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the combs, and IT found that the disease gave way 
to this treatment; but I finl the other plan, that of 
uncapping and spraying, the most rapid. I do not 
mean to say, if a hive is neglected, so that all the 
brood is rotten, it can be cured; but if taken in 
time, as every apiarian would do, it has been and 
can be cured.” 
To this letter My. Cowan appends his recipes for 
the salicylic acid solution, as well as for the syrup 
medicated therewith, which, as above stated, con- 
stitutes the regular supply of his bees. This syrup, 
as modified respectively for spring and summer and 
for autumn and winter, will be found under the 
heads ‘“‘Spring Feeding” and “Autumnal Feeding;” 
the acid solution which enters into its composition, 
and which serves also, when alone, for purposes of 
painting and spraying, and for all the processes of 
disinfection and prevention, is prepared as follows:— 
Salicylic acid ... ee we Loz. 
Soda borax... a wwe L102. 
Water ... a oe .. 4 pints, 
