Cedar Valley Times in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Bees and Italian stock yield contrasts in 17th century notes

A correspondent compares Italian and common bees, detailing honey yields from Italian stocks and common hives in 1664 and 1667, with figures like 236 pounds of honey from a single hive and 210 pounds from two stands. The writer argues for Italian bees’ superiority, cites other colonies, and laments uncertain imports while noting queen quality.