172 A Modern Bee-Farm 
Every part is always dry and clean, and being thoroughly 
ventilated, because of such construction, with the 
Heavier Foul Air 
constantly carried away at the bottom, a colony of bees 
can maintain in perfection that semi-hibernating condition 
so essential to their well-being at this critical period of 
the year. Moreover the combs do not become mouldy, 
and therefore remain sound for a greater length of time. 
Consequently one of the 
Most Important Features 
in connection with this system is the fact that a vast 
population is brought into existence almost before the 
bee-keeper realizes the fact in early Spring. Unlike other 
laborious attempts to secure control of bees, the manage- 
ment of the Conqueror Hive is carried out, especially 
when controlling swarming, with the least possible 
disturbance to the normal condition of the constantly 
progressive colony. 
A System 
inaugurated by my prize hive at South Kensington, 1878, 
and perfected in my Conqueror hive introduced in 1888, 
having stood the test of practical experience, while other 
ideas and plans based upon no positive system have come 
and gone, deserves the most serious consideration from all 
practical bee-keepers, seeing that it is founded upon sound 
economic, scientific, and natural principles combined. 
A Strange Objection 
made by many prominent bee-keepers is that there is too 
much ventilation allowed in this hive. It is indeed very 
strange that many men should be as much afraid of allowing 
ventilation in their hives as they are in their own sleeping 
apartments, 
