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of the hive should be removed and examined, but not returned. 

 The next frame should then be examined and replaced 'frext 

 the side of the hive whence the first comb was tak«n. The 

 third frame, after being examined, should be returned- „ to 

 where the second frame had been ; and similarly with the" 

 remaining frames. By this plan, when all the frames have 

 been examined and replaced, there will be just room for one 

 more between the last frame and the side of the hive ; and here 

 the comb which was taken out first, but not replaced, should 

 be put. 



Quieting Bees with Carbolic Acid. 



As carbolic acid is a strong poison, it must be used with 

 care. In a quart of warm water mix one ounce of Calvert's 

 No. 5 carbolic acid and one ounce of glycerine. A piece of 

 calico should be steeped in this, and then wrung out dry. The 

 operator then goes to the hive, and, as he rolls back the quilt, 

 places the calico over the frames. Under this treatment the 

 bees rapidly descend from the top portion of the combs, which 

 enables one to manipulate the frames with greater comfort. 

 Care must be taken that the solution is well mixed before 

 using it. 



The very strong and disagreeable smell possessed by car- 

 bolic acid is an objection to its use ; and, although it is a 

 powerful disinfectant, most bee-keepers will prefer to use 

 smoke when manipulating. 



