220 THE HONEY-BEE. 



and, except in very exceptional seasons, there will 

 be little need to supply water to the hive before 

 March. As a precautionary measure, however, we 

 see no reason why some may not be given earlier, if 

 great care is taken against its escape among the 

 combs. For safety on this point, it would be best to 

 give it in shallow troughs or pans at the bottom of 

 the hive. 



