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slide in for the purpose of removing the glass when full j the tacks 

 before alluded to should be removed from the slides when the hive 

 is fixed in its place, they are now in the way of cutting off the glass. 

 The hive entrance has two slides : the perforated one is but seldom 

 required, the bees object to being closely confined, it is only 

 necessary when removing, and then for as little time as possible ; 

 the other slide is very serviceable during the winter months to lessen 

 the passage way, thereby preventing the admission of too much cold 

 air; it is also occasionally useful on a summer evening, to lessen 

 the entrance when moths are troublesome, for if there be only a 

 small opening, the bees can guard it, and easily repulse intruders. 

 During the time of gathering they require the whole width to remain 

 open. 



When tlie weather is so unfavourable as to prevent the bees 

 leaving home for a few days after being hived, it will be necessary 

 to feed them. Bees should not be fed in the midst of winter; the 

 proper time is in the autumn or in the spring. 



The best mode of feeding is at the top of the Stock Hive. This 

 is done by using the Bound Feeder. 



The Bottle Feeder may be used instead of the Round Feeder, and 

 in the same place, by those who give the preference to that method. 



The simplicity and easy management of this hive have deservedly 

 rendered it an especial favourite, combining, as it does, real utility 

 with many conveniences to satisfy the curious. Not a few bee- 

 keepers desire to unite the two qualifications, and no hive combines 

 these advantages in a greater degree than " Neighbour's Improved 

 Cottage Hive." 



IMPROVED COTTAGE HIVE. No. 6. 



The No. -6 hive is of precisely the same size, construction, and 

 management as the last mentioned, with the exception that it has no 

 windows or thermometer in the lower or stock hive. The apiarian 

 with this • hive will have to trust more to his own judgment as 

 regards the likelihood of swarming, and must watch the appearance 

 the bees present at the entrance. When it is time to put on supers 

 in order to prevent swarming, premonition will be given by the 

 unusual numbers crowding about the entrance, as well as by the 

 heat of the weather, making it evident that more room is required 

 for the increasing population. 



