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would consume too much food and lose vitality ; while in 
Summer the workers would waste much time in fanning, or 
hanging out during the day, and at night the exposed comb- 
supers would be neglected to a large extent. 
For Extracting, the more simple hive is not so objection- 
able in Summer, as unlimited space may be allowed. The 
Dadant hive (with the large “Quinby ” brood frames), No. 
I, is seen with a protective cover; the dovetailed hive, 
No. 4,appears almost too slight to be of any practical value. 
Swarming without Increase.—Doubling and Swarm- 
ing without Increase.—One cannot over-estimate the vast 
benefits to be gained by these original methods advocated 
by the Author since his 1886 pamphlet, and which enable 
the bee-keeper to take the question of swarming entirely into 
his own hands, so that he will secure honey by the hundred- 
weight, and by the ton; instead of having persistent 
swarming and poor results. 
Paying the Rent.—In just one little corner of your farm 
or garden there may be a few hives of bees, prepared to pay 
the rent, foraging over hundreds of acres, gathering in 
produce of great value, paying nothing for the privilege, and 
doing no one any harm because of this gentle art of appro- 
priation. 
How I.0.W. Disease may Decline.—When all bee-owners 
will realize—and follow, as many have already done—the rule laid 
down by the Author in the British Bee Journal of September 5th, 
1912 (back page of cover), this disease will gradually, and certainly, die 
out. The Law is this: ‘Young Queens, and medicated food supplied 
to every stock every Autumn; and always when feeding is needed. 
Natural stores, and candy in Winter are finally and absolutely con- 
demned where this complaint may be in evidence. 
