80 



to medicate either the summer or autumn syrup, add one half 

 fluid ounce (181) of naphthal beta solution or 30 grains of para- 

 form powder to recipes given (178), (179). 



180. Carbolic Water, . . . . .1 pint, 



Solution. Calvert's No. 5 carbolic acid, . 1 ounce. 



Mix in a bottle. Shake thoroughly 



before use. It is best to mix a teaspoonful of glycerine with 



the carbolic acid, before adding the water; the mixture thus 



prepared remains better in solution. 



Apothecaries Weight. 



181. Weights and 20 grains = 1 scruple. 



Measures. 3 scruples = 1 dram. 



8 drams = 1 ounce. 



Liquid Mbasubes. 



60 minims = 1 fluid drachm. 



8 drachms = 1 ounce. 

 20 ounces = 1 pint, = 4 gills. 



1 minim = 1 drop. 



1 drachm = approximately 1 teaspoonful. 



2 drachms = do. 1 dessertspoonful. 

 4 drachms = do. 1 tablespoonful. 



2 ounces = do. 1 wineglassful. 



8 to 10 ounces = do. 1 tumblerful. 



1 gill = 5 ounces avoirdupois of water. 



XXV.— MOVING HIVES. 



When it is necessary to alter the posi^tion of a hive in an apiary 

 to a greater distance than two or three 

 182. Moving Hives yards from its old stand, the movement 

 in an Apiary. can be most conveniently carried out dur- 

 ing the winter and early spring; during 

 this period the bees only leave the hive for short flights, and 

 it may be moved as requisite after isunset, the whole move 

 being made in one operation. If, as is often the case, it 

 is necessary to move a hive during other portions of the year, 

 when bees may be flying freely, the hive must not be moved 

 more than four feet per day when there are no other imme- 

 diately adjacent hives, nor more than two feet per day when 

 there are other hives close to the hive which is to be moved ; 

 in either case the hive must not be moved on days during which 

 the bees did not fly, and the movement should always be 

 carried out after the bees have ceased flying for the day. 

 When about to move stocks as above mentioned, take care be- 

 fore doing so to see that a firm level stand is provided on which 

 to place the hive when moved, so that it shall remain level 

 (69) ; if necessary place boards or slates under each leg of the 

 hive ; the hive should be lifted very gently by two people, who 

 should grip it under the floor-board. 



