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round in the same way. In this manner no combs are 
damaged, while every drop is obtained; and most of the 
revolutions take place while the operator is uncapping the 
next set of combs. 
Combs containing Brood 
can be extracted from only in warm weather, when the 
speed required for the first side of heavy combs to prevent 
them breaking must not at any time be exceeded. With 
care, none of the larva will be displaced, and here again 
the multiplying gear will give the more even motion. It 
is safer to extract not at all from combs containing brood. 
The Automatic Extractor, 
with comb-cages that swing in either direction (as reversed) 
without removal of the combs, is the most useful form of 
machine. This was designed by Mr. T. W. Cowan, and is 
the Standard Extractor (Figs. 42, 43). 
Storage, and Ripening in Deep Tanks.* 
Our honey is running through the strainer, and presently 
the tank will be full; when it will be necessary to draw off 
and again strain into other receptacles, all of which must be 
convenient for filling smaller_vessels as needed. In lieu 
of lids, the storage tanks must be covered with cloths 
carefully secured, when the honey will be more perfectly 
ripened, and after a few days it can be drawn off and will 
be remarkably clear, with the exception of two or three 
inches of the upper surface, which may be strained and 
placed with other surface honey. I have found no harm 
resulting from honey being stored in galvanized vessels, 
* When not intended for exhibition the honey need not be 
strained into the deep ripening tank (first offered in the Author's 
1886 pamphlet) as all dross will rise to the top, and may be 
skimmed off. 
