416 MISCELLANEOUS. 



either by the blaze of a candle or bright coals of 

 fire, melt the edge of the comb to be attached, so 

 that on being stuck to the wood where wanted, it will 

 adhere. 



Another way is to have melted wax and dip the 

 edge of the comb into it, and then suddenly stick it 

 where wanted. The wax should be barely liquid ; 

 otherwise, a sufficient quantity will not adhere to the 

 comb to make it stick. A little practice will be re- 

 quired to determine the right temperature. 



All the combs put into a box should be of the same 

 size, and placed parallel with each other, with the 

 centers an inch and a half apart. 



In putting combs into section honey boxes, the sec- 

 tions should first be made ready to be coupled together. 

 Combs about one inch square are then to be attached 

 to the center of each frame, so as to be square with 

 it when extended. 



The advantages gained by thus using combs are : 

 First: an amount of wax, and labor of the bee 

 equal to the quantity of comb so supplied, is saved. 

 Second : the bees are induced . to commence work in 

 boxes so supplied sooner than they otherwise would. 

 TJiird : the combs are built straight and even, and 

 in the desired direction. 



The above advantages, either separately or com- 

 bined, are of great importance, and should receive 

 the careful attention of every bee-keeper. 



