In a message dated 16/10/2007 14:54:37 GMT Standard Time,  [log in to unmask] 
writes:

<<Could the black bee in the US of the 1800s be a different bee  than the Amm 
found in the UK today?  According to the UK side, the Amm  gathered more 
honey when compared to the Italians under less than ideal UK  conditions.>>



Most likely; it's very variable. I have heard they  were German heath bees, 
but that may not be correct. i imagine there was a fair  mixture there early 
on, even if they were all more or less Amm. Amm are good in  UK conditions, 
meaning poor weather, but may not be so good for a  continental-type summer.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley,
Birmingham  UK




   

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