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some extra trouble. Figure 96 represents a case of 

 this kind. 



PKEPAEING BOXES FOR MAEKET. 



All boxes should be thoroughly cleaned of any propolis 

 and wax that may adhere to them. The section-boxes 

 must now have the glass added. The disadvantages of 

 putting section frames, or unglazed boxes, in market have 

 been enlarged upon in another chapter. There may be 

 markets that demand such, but in all with which I am 

 familiar, it is desirable to have glass on both sides. I do 

 not urge the glazing of each section-box from pecuniary 

 motives, but from the evident fact that it is more prac- 

 tical and agreeable to customers. The popularity of the 

 single-comb box should be proof of the need of ample 

 protection with glass. It would not be very objection- 

 able, with five or ten pound cases, to put glass upon but 

 one side of each outside box. The case is sold as a fam- 

 ily package, and the first box used may be taken from 

 the center, and the outside one moved up, thus keeping 

 it tolerably close. I should prefer, however, if boxes in 

 these smaller cases were not to be wholly glazed, to not 

 put any in, but glaze the sides of the case instead, thus 

 keeping the combs entirely free from dust and intruders. 

 The same suggestions would be applicable to section 

 frames. If box-honey has been properly cared for when 

 removed from the hive, it may now be prepared for 

 market without danger of injury from moth-worms after 

 being cased. One of our Bee Journals recently advised 

 putting honey upon the market as soon as it was taken 

 from the hives. This would be dangerous counsel to 

 follow, as it would be certain damage to future sales un- 

 less disposed of and consumed at once. Two-comb boxes 

 should have all entrances closed. For this purpose, use 

 a heavy quality of paper, cut the proper size, and pasted 

 over the openings with common flour paste. 



