HOW TO KEEP BEES FOR PROFIT 



ing propolis from the hives and frames, more or 

 less of which is sure to be gathered by the bees. 



There are a few other conveniences for the 

 apiary which, though not essential, add to the 

 comforts of working with the bees. A good 

 market basket with stout handle is a handy 

 thing for carrying the smoker, fuel, and hive 

 tool, and as soon as one thing is used and set 

 aside it can be dropped into the basket, which 

 will save hunting around in the grass for it 

 when wanted. A good wheelbarrow is also a 

 great convenience, as it saves the back when it 

 comes to carrying hives either filled or empty ; 

 the best one has removable sides. In prepar- 

 ing yourself to work among the bees, don't fail 

 to close the ends of the trouser legs by using bi- 

 cycle clips or by tying them with stout cords. 



Though some of the most successful bee- 

 keepers are women, there has never yet been 

 given in a bee journal a satisfactory bee dress 

 for them. Some have advocated male attire, 

 others bloomers, things the average woman 

 detests, and yet there is available for women 



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