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in recent years the subject has received more attention, 
especially among American bee-keepers, some of whom 
think sulphur should be used; but this is not necessary 
unless there is any fear of wax-moths developing. Light 
and air quickly alter the appearance of comb-honey, giving 
it the shade of comb rapidly filled with sugar syrup. 
From my Non-Swarming pamphlet (1886), page 16, we 
find this about improving sections of honey :—“ The 
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appearance of comb-honey is immensely improved after 
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removal from the hive by being exposed to the air, and 
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a woven wire screen should be arranged for that purpose 
“in some light dry room, free from dust. I need hardly 
state that no honey should be placed in the direct rays 
“ of the sun.” 
Those constituting the second grade will be all that 
are not nicely finished, though there must not be too 
its 
many incomplete cells. Those that are a little discolored 
can be restored as before. Any that cannot come in as 
second-rate may have their contents extracted and the 
combs stored for future use; first making sure that no 
moisture hangs about them by placing a number over any 
strong stock towards evening, when the bees will soon 
clean them. (See also “ Feeding Back” to complete.) 
The Store Room 
should be perfectly dry, thoroughly ventilated, having a 
concrete floor, and all so carefully arranged that neither 
mice, bees, nor other insects can gain admission. (For 
further particulars see Bee-houses, &c.) 
Preparing for Market. 
Crates can be made to hold anything from one to three 
dozen, the latter being mostly required. It is imperative 
that there be glass on each side parallel with the face of 
the combs, not only to make the package more attractive, 
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