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avoided. For further instructions on this head, see the 

 directions given for using- the bottle-feeder. 



ZINC FOUNTAIN BEE-FEEDER. 



We have invented the fountain bee-keeper, in order 

 that' a larger supply of liquid food might be given to a 

 hive than is practicable writh the 

 round feeder. 



The liquid honey is poured in at, 

 ithe opening, which unscrews ; whilst 

 being filled, the inside slide, closing 

 the opening through which the food 

 passes into the feeding-pan, should be shut down. When 

 the reservoir is filled, the screw is made fast, and, the 

 slide being withdrawn, a wooden float, pierced with 

 small holes, through which the bees take the food, forms 

 a false bottom, and rises and falls with the liquid. This 

 feeder, being on the siphon principle, like a poultry or 

 bird water-fountain, is supplied from the reservoir until 

 that is empty. A piece of glass is fixed in the side of 

 the reservoir, in order that the bee-keeper may see 

 when it is emptied. A flat piece of glass on the top pre- 

 vents the bees from escaping, and through it they may be 

 inspected whilst feeding. The bees find access to the 

 feeder on to the perforated float through the central 

 round hole, which is placed over a corresponding hole 

 in the stock-hive. 



