108 THE HIVE AND HONEY-BEE. 



Having thus enumerated the tests to which all hives 

 ought to be subjected, I submit them to the candid con- 

 sideration of those, who, having the largest experience in 

 the management of bees, are most conversant with the 

 evils of the present system. If, on full trial, they find 

 that the movable-comb hive can abide these tests, they 

 may be willing to endorse the enthusiastic language of an 

 experienced Apiarian, who, on examining its practical work- 

 ings, declared that " it introduced not simply an improve- 

 ment, but a complete revolution in bee-keeping." 



