Hoboken, N. J., Mar. 5, 1881.
[It would be difficult to get up a reliable report of this kind for
many reasons, chiefly, perhaps, the following: 1st. Spring does not
open simultaneously all over the country, and by the time the last
were heard from, the table would have lost its interest; 2d. Many are
sensitive, and prefer not to give their experience; 3d. Many have
partially reported already, and would scarcely care to do so again. We
agree with Mr. Kroeh, a table of that description would be invaluable
for reference; but it is difficult to obtain.—ED.]
=Nineteen Weeks' Confinement.=—Bees have at last had a
purifying flight after 19 weeks' confinement. I find 28 dead
from 153, I packed in chaff. Temperature has been below zero
7 times, and as low as 17° below, this winter. A few of the
remaining colonies are weak and may die yet, but nearly all
are strong for this season of the year. One has had dysentery
since Dec. 15, but is alive yet, with a fair prospect of
getting through.