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season. If there be a small spring, pond, or other open water 
near at hand, the bee-keeper need give the matter no further 
thought. If, on the other hand, the only available supply is 
from his neighbor’s watering troughs, he is likely to save friction 
by providing an abundant supply near at hand. This should 
be attended to very early in the spring, and the supply constantly 
replenished before the bees form the habit of seeking it else- 
where. 
Fic. 23.—In the foreground is a long trough with burlap lining for watering the bees. 
There are many little plans that serve very well. .A common 
way is to set out two or three tubs or half barrels and fill them 
full of water (Fig. 22). <A quantity of cork chips is scattered 
over the top of the water to prevent the bees from drowning. 
Fig. 23 shows one of the best plans. In the foreground of the 
picture will be seen a long trough. This is made by nailing 
two six-inch boards together in a V shape and closing the ends, 
like an old-fashioned pig trough. The trough is lined with 
burlap to furnish a foothold for the bees. While fewer bees will 
