QUESTIONS 45 



Position of pegs is changed at each examination, to indicate the 

 condition of the colony at the time. 



Various modifications of this peg plan are in use. Some use 

 a variety of colors, each color indicating some special thing, as 

 red for disease, blue for queen, green for strength of colony, etc. 

 The position of the stake tells the story. This plan is not entirely 

 satisfactory, for the reason that so many stakes are needed, and 

 they are not always sure to remain where placed. 



Hive Markers. — One of the best things for this purpose is the 

 Bonney hive marker shown in Fig. 24. The picture shows a 

 variety of these markers. They are made of thin metal with 

 sharp corners which fasten to the hive like a tobacco tag sticks to 

 the plug. They will stay as long as desired, and yet are easy to 

 remove. Consecutive numbers are provided, and in addition 

 various signs or words to indicate anything desired. Feed, weak, 

 watch, etc., are all suggestive of the condition of the colony. 

 They can be had at such a low price, only a fraction of a cent 

 each, that a quantity sufficient for the largest apiary can be 

 had for a trifle. By using those made of zinc, any record may be 

 made with lead pencil and will remain indefinitely. With a 

 bunch of these markers in the tool box, and a lead pencil in the 

 pocket, one is always prepared to make any necessary record 

 at the proper time. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Note the things that are desirable in the arrangement of the apiary. 



2. Discuss the matter of shade. 



3. How should the hives be spaced? 



4. Describe a desirable hive stand. 



5. Under what conditions should water be provided? 



6. Discuss various kinds of hive markers and systems of records. 



