Abstract: A granular dispenser for a planter having a closure means for sealing the hopper which is operated by a hydraulic cylinder which is connected in parallel with the hydraulic cylinder normally provided on a planter for raising and lowering the planter tool bar so that the closure means is fully closed before the planter begins to raise and remains closed until the planter is fully lowered.

Abstract: A process for treating and restoring honeycombs infected with American Foulbrood Disease (Bacillus larvae). Includes the steps of applying a liquid suspension containing living spores of the mold Penicillium waksmani Zaleski (or near) to the cell wall surfaces of a honeycomb infected with American Foulbrood. The concentration of living spores of Penicillium waksmani Zaleski (or near) in the suspension is approximately 5 to 10 million spores per milliliter of suspension. After the application of the liquid suspension to the honeycomb, the honeycomb is then allowed to remain at a temperature of about 65.degree. to 75.degree.F and at a relative humidity of about 85% for a period of time to permit sufficient growth of the mold Penicillium waksmani Zaleski (or near) so that the mold covers the honeycomb, including the cell walls. The honeycomb is then placed in a well populated beehive where the bees remove American foulbrood scales and the dried mold and consequently clean each honeycomb cell.