02260cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000430011624500500015926400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035949000710039550000310046650800880049752010980058553400450168365300160172870000450174483000710178985600430186099900190190359502UtSlPG20260610134354.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSaSF1 aPhillips, Everett Franklin,d1878-195114aThe Preparation of Bees for Outdoor Wintering 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1012  aRelease date is 2019-05-14  aProduced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available
by The Internet Archive.  a"The Preparation of Bees for Outdoor Wintering" by E. F. Phillips and George S. Demuth is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. This bulletin focuses on crucial methods and guidelines for beekeepers to ensure the successful wintering of bee colonies, which is vital for maximizing honey production in the following season.  The book provides a comprehensive guide to the essential requirements for wintering bees, emphasizing the importance of strong colonies, appropriate packing methods, and careful hive arrangement. It outlines specific insulation procedures based on climatic conditions, recommended quantities of winter stores, and a timeline for packing and unpacking hives across different regions of the United States. By adhering to the guidelines outlined in the book, beekeepers can minimize winter losses and maintain robust colonies that thrive in the spring, effectively contributing to the overall resilience of the beekeeping practice during challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBee culture1 aDemuth, Geo. S.q(George S.),d1871-1934 0aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 101240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59502  c100328d100328