Springfield, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1881.
[Your colonies were strong, had a large quantity of honey, and the
cellar was too warm; they commenced breeding, became uneasy, and left
their hives from disquietude.—ED.]
=Wintered Without Loss.=—I packed 41 colonies and they
are now all living, and nearly all appear to be in good
condition. My bees are flying to-day. Many bee-keepers in
this country have lost heavily, and are much disheartened. I
hope to be able to make a good showing when I report again,
say about May 1.