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common fault with beginners. If one has gentle bees, a very 

 slight puff at the entrance and then another over the frames when 

 the cover is removed will be sufficient. If the bees are inclined 

 to be cross, a little more may be necessary. The tendency is 

 rather to use too much than too little. The use of smoke is 

 very disturbing to the bees, and the successful apiarist interferes 

 with the normal condition of the colony as little as possible. 

 Every disturbance during the honey flow must be accounted for 

 in honey stored. 



Fig. 13. — Smokers in common use 



Minor Equipment.— There are many things for use about the 

 apiary which, while very necessary in themselves, make no dif- 

 ference in results as to which particular kind is adopted. In 

 these minor items there is room for unlimited argument to no 

 profit. The particular article that best suits the individual taste 

 is the one to adopt. 



Covers.— K good cover is very essential, but which is the 

 best will depend a great deal on who is deciding. A flat wood 

 cover with a strip at each end to prevent warping is very satis- 



