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breeding should be kept below in the lower story of the 
hive. 
In case the bees are not gathering, we shall escape rob- 
bing and stings by use of the tent (Fig.111). This covers 
Fic. 111. 
the hive and operator. The one figured is very ingenious 
in its construction, is light and cheap. Mr. Root sells it 
all made for use for one dollar. 
TO KEEP EXTRACTED HONEY. 
Extracted honey, if to be sold in cans or bottles, may be 
run into them from the extractor, The honey should be 
thick, and the vessels may be sealed or corked, and boxed 
at once. ‘ 
If large quantities of honey are extracted, it may be most 
conveniently kept in barrels. These should be first-class, 
and ought to be waxed before using them, to make assur- 
ance doubly sure against any leakage. To wax the barrels, 
we may use beeswax, but paraffine is cheaper, and just as 
efficient. Three or four quarts of the hot paraffine or wax 
