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As soon as the bees are driven from their combs, secure 

 them at once by tying a porous cloth over the mouth of the 

 sk&p ; and when two or three are to be placed together, let 

 them be united as soon as driven, first securing the queens 

 not wanted that a young one may preside. If there is any use 

 for other surplus young queens, place such in Benton cages 

 with a dozen or»more workers each. 



The Novice 



should always begin by driving a skep or two of his own at 

 home, and never attempt to practise first on the property of 

 : others, not only for the sake of his neighbour,. but for his own 

 and that of bee-keeping generally. After some experience in 

 driving, then Mr. Lyon's " Bumping" process can be followed 

 to advantage in many cases, though driving will often be 

 more satisfactory, as being less inducive to robbing, there 

 being no broken hqney to excite the bees. 

 \ Mr. Lyon advises that all hives not being operated upon 

 are to have their entrances closed with a bunch of grass ' 

 inserted lightly, that ventilation may not be impeded. Where 

 "an outhouse can be utilized, however, there is no need for this 

 ^Speration. 



Attention has already been called to 



Foul Brood, 



and the bee-keeper should be on the watch for this when he 

 may be taking bees. Where found the bees will be perfectly 

 useless, as probably it would have developed, during the 

 spring, and the remaining occupants of the hive will not pay 

 for their carriage home. Tell the owner of the condition of 

 his bees and get him to smother them the same evening by 

 the old plan, both for his own sake and the benefit of his 

 neighbours. The whole skep must be burned ; and do not fail 

 to impress him with the importance of leaving none of the 

 honey in any way exposed. 



