Summons her to Hymen's dance.[29]
Ev'ry bee-hive calls for patience,
Whilst great Haller's lessons teach
Without patience Nature's secrets
None successfully can reach.
T. W. Woodbury, Mount Radford, Exeter.
[29] This point cannot now be considered doubtful, but it must be remembered that Herr Braun's verses were written twenty years ago.
In conclusion, we would remind all bee-keepers who earnestly desire success, and who hope to draw pecuniary profit from their pursuit, of the golden rule in bee-keeping:—"Keep your stocks strong." In exercising the assiduous attention and persevering effort which that maxim enjoins, they will not only be regarded as, bee-keepers, but, as Mr. Langstroth says, will acquire a right to the title of bee-masters.
