862 MONTHLY MANAGEMENT. 



main frames ; in fact, they should not be removed at 

 any time, unless positively necessary, until the follow- 

 ing spring. (See directions for February.) 



Now is the time to procure materials for the man- 

 ufacture of hives and honey boxes for the ensuing 

 season. These should be made during the following 

 months, when but little time is required among the 

 the bees. With a proper attention to the economy 

 of time, the apiarist finds more uniformity of employ- 

 ment and less seasons of haste more healthful exer- 

 cise and less personal exposure to inclement weather 

 than in almost any other pursuit. 



OCTOBER. 



As soon as the weather becomes cool, contract the 

 entrances, so that no more room is left than affords a 

 free passage for the bees ; additional air should be 

 admitted through the ventilating chamber ; this serves 

 to guard against the intrusion of robbers and other 

 enemies. 



Such hives as are light, should now be fed enough 

 to last them until the return of spring. Hives which 

 have enough provisions to last them through the win- 

 ter, should not be fed till they need it in the spring. 



The sun may be permitted to shine on the sides of 

 the hive, to give additional warmth to the bees. To- 

 wards the last of this month, the roof should be taken 

 down, and a covering placed directly on the top of 

 the hive, and so fastened that the high winter winds 



