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and 9. Then we drive the hees out of 2, and throw them 

 into 8, "which takes the stand of 2, leaving 8 without a 

 hive. Thus the honey is ohtained and all the hees pre- 

 served. 



Sometimes it is desirable to unite the hees of two 

 weak stocks in the winter season or in cold weather. 

 This is done hy candle-light in some room or house. The 

 bees of the hive to he surrendered are fed by sprinkling 

 syrup over them. In about fifteen minutes after, they 

 are suddenly shaken on the floor, and the other 'hive, 

 having been sprinkled in Kke manner, is placed on the 

 bees. We have never known an unsuccessful effort made 

 to unite bees thus by candle-light. Of course the candle 

 must be speedUy removed, as bees naturally fly to the 

 light, and creep along the floor towards it. And before 

 daylight next morning the united bees must be placed 

 where they have to stand. A little self-confidence, and a 

 fair share of celerity, will enable any bee-keeper to accom- 

 plish easily aU he wishes to do with his bees. 



