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shown in fig. 51, and suspending them at the outside of 
the brood-combs. Others arrange them in a frame, like 
fig. 52, and suspend them in a clamp on the top. 
CHAPTER VII. 
TRANSFERRING. 
The process of transferring combs from a box-hive to 
movable frames appears about as formidable to a novice 
as any of the operations of the apiary. But many ob- 
stacles dwindle, and become comparatively insignificant 
when boldly approached, so a little resolution soon 
shows the timid apiarian that this is not nearly so serious 
an undertaking as it appears to be. 
ADVANTAGES. 
The advantages to be gained do not lie solely in the ex- 
change of a box-hive, for the convenience of movable 
combs, although that is, of course, the primary object. 
With the exception of the use of comb foundation, there 
is probably no other way of securing straight, even worker- 
combs so satisfactorily as by transferring. The control 
it gives over the production of useless drones by the re- 
jection of drone-comb is an item of signal importance. 
The moth-worm may be readily dislodged from any por- 
tion of the hives, and combs that are too old, or other- 
wise objectionable, may be discarded. The mere fact of 
the change alone often seems to impel the bees to work 
with greater energy and vigor. By purchasing bees in 
box-hives, and transferring to movable frames, an apiary 
can usually be stocked at less expense than if the bees are 
bought already in movable combs. * 
