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super. Each of those section boxes rests in a carrier, so 

 that you get four sections in a carrier. There are two 

 shapes'^the square and the oblong. To secure those sec- 

 tions against separating in any way, springs are placed in 

 the super. 



The cover which we most prefer is the telescope cover, 

 with a metal roof, but this which we have here is not of that 

 kind, I am sorry to say, for I would like to show you one. 

 This which is here will show you why we prefer the tele- 

 scope cover, for in this form the wind drives the rain in un- 

 derneath. It is called the gable end cover. To be sure, 

 there is a bead here which is intended to catch the rain 

 drops and drip them off on the outside, but it doesn't al- 

 ways work, because the cover turns and twists. The tele- 

 scope cover which I mentioned consists of two parts, the 

 tent which goes inside, and the cover which telescopes 

 down on the outside, and the roof is of metal. 



I will show you how to put the cover on in a manner 

 which will not kill the bees. (Dr. Gates illustrates on model) 



Are there any questions. 



MR. NORMAN. How do you keep the hive from blow- 

 ing away? 



DR. GATES. If it is in a windy situation, put a stone 

 on top. 



MR. NORMAN. Does that hold the super in place? 

 • DR. GATES. Oh, yes, if you use a heavy enough stone. 

 With the telescope cover, the cover is less liable to blow off. 

 But nearly every aviary has a stone on top of each hive. 

 We don't like to have the bee,s kept in a place where covers 

 are liable to blow off, however. 



PROFESSOR SEARS. We will now call on the next 

 speaker, who will give us an address on ''The Benefits of 

 Orchards to Beekeepers", and I take pleasure in introducing 

 to you Mr. Wilbur M. Purrington, of Haydenville, Mass. 

 (Applause) 



