1 88 A Modem Bee-Farm 



^Vhen delivered on Rail, 



or placed in vans, the combs should always travel in a line 

 parallel with the road, so that with any incline, or sudden 

 movement, they are not thrown to one side. When necessary, 

 to tier up the hives, place boards between each set. Plenty of 

 straw is needed to give them an easy motion, but on no account 

 is it to be arranged so that the inverted hives rest directly 

 upon it, though some must be packed between to prevent 

 sliding, or jolting against each other. Place a good layer first 

 upon the floor, spread it out evenly, and then lay boards down ; 

 on these place the first set of hives ; then straw and boards 

 again, thus always keeping a clear space under the sacking 

 next the frames. 



All covers and odd material must be packed separately, and 

 where the stock Jiives are simple square boxes, with no pro- 

 jection whatever, the entire process will be more satisfactory 

 and expeditious. 



For Export, 



additional care will be necessary, while a sponge must be 

 provided at one side in a perforated box, with directions 

 requesting that the same may be moistened occasionally ; or a 

 zinc vessel may be supplied with a cotton wick held in a funnel 

 reaching nearly to the bottom that the water cannot be spilled. 

 It may be necessary, according to the strength of the 

 colony, to give an outer case, thoroughly ventilated to provide 

 for excessive heat; though when it is known that bees have to 

 undergo a high temperature, a nucleus only will travel far 

 better and give more satisfactory results than a full colony. 



On receipt of the Bees, 



they should be placed out where they are to stand permanently. 

 The packing need not be removed for a day or so, but the 

 entrances are to he opened as soon as the bees are a little 

 quiet. Do not liberate each hive in rotation, but go from one 



