On 10 Jun 99, at 23:47, [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Reluctantly, I switched back to gentle Italians.  They don't build up as
> fast and don't produce as outstanding a brood pattern, and don't produce
> as much honey but I have happier neighbors and fewer stings!  My two hives
> are in downtown Seattle.

I have a real problem with blanket statements such as this one. My
experience with Italians is nothing like this statement. In fact I think
they're far superior to some of the fancy named stock being offered for
sale. Certainly more predictable.




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