PREFACE TO EIGHTH EDITION". 



The Appendix now added to this work gives direc- 

 tions for using, and sets forth- some of the advantages 

 o^ L. L. Langstroth's movable-comb hive. 



Could the Author have taken his choice, its appear- 

 ance would have been deferred till the result of some 

 experiments now in progress had been completed. 

 But the numerous inquiries for an opinion of its merits 

 indicate that there is too much interest for any longer 

 delay. 



At present, there is but little alteration in the body 

 of the work. There will be some who still adhere to 

 the common box-hive. Most of the natural history 

 and practical directions apply to both hives alike, and 

 will serve both classes of Bee-keepers. 



M. QUINBY. 

 St. JoHNsvnxE, Montgomeey Co., N. T., 

 January 1, 1859. 



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