THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 



55 



No. 1. Used by ^\'. C. Lyman for Swarm Control. 



far he has advanced in inducing" the bees not to swarm under 

 nnfavorahlc conditions. 



To one who, like myself, is neither a scientist or an expert, it 

 seems easier to obtain results desired, by conforming as far as 

 possible to the desires of the bees ; and indeed it may be possible to 

 do so, and at the same time to secure all the necessary results of 

 successful bee culture. 



AFFIiIAlTCES SHCUIiS BE SIMPIiE. 



The idea of swarm control is not new. nor are appliances cal- 

 culated to control or prevent swarming" new. nor are such appliances 

 now put into successful use for the first time. 



There is however an idea in apiculture that is very old — and 

 very good. I might call it perhaps the bee keeper's Ride of Three, 

 and it might be stated in this form: A hive, some bees, and a field 

 of flowers — those three things we want, and we want as little else 

 as circumstances will permit. In the field of invention simplicity 

 of construction, and use. usually comes last and is the hardest to 

 obtain. 



Applying this idea to bee hives I believe that what bee keepers 

 want is the strongest and most simple constritction that is possible; 

 and that any special fixtures that are to be used for certain purposes 

 during a portion of the year, should be so made that they can be 

 Taid aside at all other times, without interfering in any way with 

 the construction or use of the hive. 



