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as to be placed inside of the hive, directly upon the frames, and 

 by that means prevent all robbing, which is a great annoyance 

 with outside feeders. It is made in a thorough and workman- 

 like manner. 



We use and make also, a hive called Blake's Eclipse Obser- 

 vatory Hive. This is a single walled hive, with glass door in 

 back to insert the frames. It is designed for ladies and ama- 

 teurs desiring to study the bees at work. The bees may be 

 watched with safety as long as wished. The surplus is taken 

 care of in a crate holding ten two-pound boxes. 



Our box hive, is the same as was used by our forefathers in 

 years gone by. It is still clung to by parties who are not pro- 

 gressive in their ways and ideas. It has two ten-pound boxes 

 for the storing of surplus honey. We consider the use of a 

 small quantity of comb foundation in the frames, a great benefit. 



We sell and use Clark's Cold Blast Smokers, for smoking 

 bees, and we believe there are none better made. We use for 

 that purpose rotten apple tree as fuel for smokers. 



We exhibit a large variety of Implements needed in the suc- 

 cessful keeping of bees. 



We must also mention Root's A. B. C, of Bee Culture, which 

 we consider a valuable acquisition to the keeping and care of 

 bees. 



Hive JVo. 1. Italian Bees. 



These bees are our Improved American Hive described in the 

 foregoing. We consider that this kind of bees are the only 

 bees that are the best for all purposes in this section. They 

 are gentle and quiet at all times. They are remarkable honey- 

 gatherers and are very prolific. A good Italian Queen has been 

 known to lay G,000 eggs in from two to three days. They also 

 winter well and come forth strong and rigorous in the spring. One 

 especial feature is that they are not likely to run away. 



This swarm has gathered about forty pounds of honey this 



