Mike,
Think Russian caucasian bees, as this is originally what early Russian bees were brought in, i.e. Bolling Bee with Bill Gafford. Also, Gulf Port States and all Southern States would be equivalent transition zone/climatic zone for them.
Dee A. Lusby
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