and its Economic Management. 365 
The most Profitable Period for using Candy, 
indeed the only safe and profitable time, is from the month 
of April onwards, while building up stocks ready for the 
harvest. The progress of a colony at this time is most 
remarkable where candy is judiciously applied in frames 
holding 6 Ibs, or 8 lbs. at a time, while thin syrup is also 
supplied, This has been my practice for many years, 
ensuring as it does, constant progress, no matter even if 
there may be a temporary return of frost and snow, as 
frequently happens to the serious detriment of many 
apiaries. 
In making Candy 
the usual proportions are one pint of water and one wine 
glass of vinegar to 8 lbs. of good loaf sugar. This is 
stirred well over a clear. fire until all is melted, and is 
then allowed to simmer with occasional stirring until a 
drop or two placed on a cold plate will almost immediately 
set hard, or will at least not stick to the plate. A large 
news sheet placed on a table with the edges folded and 
turned up at right angles all round, and these blocked 
upright with pieces of wood or other articles, will form the 
most convenient receptacle for general use. As soon as 
the surface is set, it should be cut across with a knife so 
that suitable sized cakes may be had without waste in 
breaking. 
Candy is sold by British manufacturers in common 
sections, and larger boxes to be placed over a feed hole 
cut in the quilt, and with a sheet of glass over the top. 
Where systematic Candy feeding is to be carried on in 
Spring, the better plan is to pour the hot liquid into wired 
frames, fastening them down to the table or a flat board, 
with paper between, by means of a couple of nails, or 
specially prepared blocks. It can also be poured into the 
dry feeders, which are first studded with fine nails, 
