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MAKING A START WITH BEES 



in parts of Europe, but its use in this country is restricted to a 

 few localities. The tendency of the times is more and more 

 toward the large hive. Possibly from the one extreme, popular 

 favor may go to the other, and it seems wise to caution against 

 either the extremely large or too small hive. The ten-frame 

 Langstroth would seem to offer a safe intermediate. 



Tools for the Apiary. — The beginner, even though he have 

 but one hive, will need a good veil and gloves, a suitable hive tool, 

 and a smoker. Cotton flannel gloves with long gauntlets are 



Fig. 10. — The silk tulle veil offers qo obstruction to the vision. 



most satisfactory for use in the apiary. Rubber or other heavy 

 material will be disappointing in results, as well as much more 

 expensive. 



Veil. — A good veil is one of the most necessary articles of 

 equipment (Fig. 10). One who is not a seasoned bee-keeper 

 should not risk going much about the bees without perfect pro- 

 tection. 'W^ien one has come to understand the peculiar habits 

 df the insects, he will know when it is safe to Avork without pro- 



