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in the shape of empty cells must be given by removing 

 the ovitside combs and placing frames containing full 

 sheets of foundation in the centre of the hive. The 

 supers may be returned, as they will have the effect 

 of keeping down the temperature, and will also be 

 accessible to the bees immediately the_ gathering of 

 surplus again takes place. 



Nadiring, that is, placing the extra chamber below 

 the brood chamber, will invariably prevent the pre- 

 parations for swarming, but the brood combs will 

 then be used as receptacles for the surplus honey to 

 a greater extent than is advisable. During the honey- 

 fldW, providing there is a continuance of fine weather, 

 storing will go on uninterruptedly, consequently addi- 

 tional supers after the first must be given. Bach 

 extra super should be placed between that or those 

 already on and the brood chamber, so that the honey 

 may be ripened in the new combs and then carried 

 above to complete the upper super or supers. 



