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man feeder, utilizes a common fruit jar as a container for the 

 liquid (Fig. 65). Small holes in the screw top permit the feed 

 to drip out slowly. The wood projection slips into the entrance 

 so that the bees can reach the feeder from the inside of the hive 

 while guarding the entrance from robbers. Glass fruit jars are 

 common utensils in every household, so that all that is necessary 

 to buy is the wood block and the special cap to fit the jar. One 

 can see at a glance just how much feed still remains and by 

 plugging up part of the holes it can be made to feed as slowly as 

 desired. This is a popular feeder for making increase. 



QUESTIONS. 



1. When is it necessary to feed? 



2. What is the best feed for bees? 



3. How is syrup prepared for feeding? 



4. Describe different methods of feeding for reserve supply and for stimula 



tion. 



5. Discuss the different feeders in common use. 



