1642 



BEE-KEEPING 



Two very fine wires which also serve to attach the comb foundations bind 

 each frame together with great rigidity. Though the frames are placed lon- 

 gitudinally in the hive draughts are prevented by having the entrance at 

 the bottom and right in the middle. The frame of the supers is only 5 in. 

 high, the better to prevent the queen from going up into it. 



When it is required to examine the hive, the top may be lifted off if 

 the weather be warm enough, otherwise one or other of the side walls may 

 be removed. By this means only half the sections are uncovered at any 

 one moment and for a much shorter time than is possible with the German 



The "Ideal" Crespi-Balui hive. 



In secliuiis 



Ready for use. 



hives. For casual examinations the mirror placed in the rear wall is used 

 When necessary the bees may be fed through a hole in the front wall. 



The walls of the hive are nearly i 14 in. thick and give ample protection 

 against temperature changes ; it has been shown in Lombardy that the 

 increase in yield obtained in hives with cavity walls is not sufficient to com- 

 pensate for the increased cost of the hive. 



A new feeder has also been put on the market by Mrv Crespi-Balbi. 

 It is a combination of the Guzzi type with Root's " Simplex ". 



