QUESTIONS 135 
man feeder, utilizes a common fruit jar as a container for the 
liquid (Fig. 65). Small holes in the serew top permit the feed 
to drip out slowly. The wood projection slips into the entrance 
so that the bees can reach the feeder from the inside of the hive 
while guarding the entrance from robbers. Glass fruit jars are 
common utensils in every household, so that all that is necessary 
to buy is the wood block and the special cap to fit the jar. One 
can see at a glance just how much feed still remains and by 
plugging up part of the holes it can be made to feed as slowly as 
desired. This is a popular feeder for making increase. 
QUESTIONS. 
. When is it necessary to feed? 
. What is the best feed for bees? 
. How is syrup prepared for feeding? 
. Describe different methods of feeding for reserve supply and for stimula 
tion. 
. Discuss the different feeders in common use. 
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