NOVEMBER 15, 1912 



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Labels, tin boxes, and the finished package ready for marltet. The tin covers, one of them having 

 ii celluloid front, are slipped over the tin section, melted wax being used to make a tight package, and 

 then the label is put on, extending completely around the box. 



(lili'erence in the storing of honey by bees in 

 wood and in tin. This was proven under my 

 own supervision during a test with 2500 

 tin sections and as many more wooden sec- 

 tions. All were filled without noticeable dif- 

 ference in the time required. 



There seem to be two principal objections 



at present. One is the light weight of the 

 honey in the tin sections, and the other is 

 the cost. The light weight will be remedied 

 by the use of fences that are properly 

 spaced to bring the cappings nearer the 

 surface, and to prevent pop-holes in the 

 honey as much as possible. 



Vanderwerken's apiary at Stamford, Ct., at close range. 



