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out of their hard earnings, by a class of rascals, many of 
whom never owned a swarm of bees, and who care not 
one cent whether bee keeping is a success or otherwise, 
if they can pocket a round sum by their fraud. Were 
T to write out minutely these points, this work would 
become too voluminous and extended; besides it would 
be of no practical value to the bee kecper who wishes to 
keep bees for profit. I will not, therefore, give such 
minute descriptions of all the old systems, hives, etc., 
but will confine myself more closely to such practical 
information as will be of value to the bee keeper. 
SWARMING CONTROLLED. 
How to control swarming is truly an important question. 
I believe the successful controlling of swarming is the 
key to success and profit in bee keeping. Now how shall 
we do it. I will tell you. But first a few preliminary 
words. If swarms are desired, we arrange in early 
spring to have them issue in the swarming season, and 
at such a time as will best suit our convenience. When 
no swarms are wanted, we turn the whole force of bees 
to storing surplus honey in smal] glass boxes, throughout 
the entire season, and have no swarms, yet have the 
same increase of bees that would be gained if they 
swarmed. ‘Then all the bees work at storing honey in 
boxes, instead of swarming out ; and to any one who has 
not tested the matter, it is surprising to see the amount 
of honey which a swarm of bees will store when not 
allowed to swarm, and fed judiciously ; ample box room 
