EXTRACTING HONEY. 77 



The process of extracting is extremely simple, and a little practice 

 will enable an observing person to do it well (fig. 55). As indicated 

 above, some judgment is required in the selection of combs, regard 

 being had to the future condition of the colony. The filled combs, as 

 fast as removed, are placed in a light case the size of a hive, or a tin can 

 made specially for the purpose, covered closely to prevent the access 



FIG. 55. Uncapping and extracting honey. (Original.) 



of robbers, and taken to the extracting room, which should bebee-proof. 

 It is uot always necessary to use such care in excluding all bees b 

 the novice should practice it until he learns to distinguish by the a 

 of the bees when such precautions maybe Ais ^ 

 possible the stories containing surplus honey should b 

 honey boards coutaiuiug bee escapes slipped between 



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