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The Simplicity feeder (Fig. 125), invented by A. I. Root, 

 is shown on its side in the illustration. This is used at the 

 entrance, and so is not good for cold weather. As the feed is 



Fig. 125. 



Simplicity Bee-Feeder. — From A. I. Root Go. 



exposed it can only be used at night, when the bees are not 

 flying. It is never, I think, desirable to feed outside the hive. 

 The Shuck feeder (Fig. 126) is a modification of the Sim- 

 plicity, and a great improvement. This is used at the en- 

 trance of the hive, or by nailing two together, so that the sides 

 marked £> will face each other, we can use it above the bees. 

 We then would place the opening D above a hole in the cloth 



Fig. 126. 



ShuckH Boss Bee-Feeder. — From, American Bee Journal. 



cover, or honey-board, turn the feed in at C, and the bees 

 would come up at D, pass under the cover, and down into the 

 saw-cuts (Fig. 126, A, A), when they would sip the feed, and 

 then crawl up on the partitions. This feederworks admirably, 

 but it is patented, costs too much, and is improved in the 



