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combs become broken, or detached from their fasten- 

 ings, in hives not full, by moving or other accident, 

 rendering them liable to fall when set up, the hive 

 may remain inverted on the stand till warm weather, 

 if necessary, and the bees have again fastened them, 

 which they do soon after commencing work in the 

 spring. If they are so badly broken that they bend 

 over, rolls of paper may be put between them to pre- 

 serve the proper distance till secured. When they 

 commence making new combs, or before, it is time to 

 turn the right end up. While the hive is inverted, it 

 is essential that a hole is in the side, through which 

 the bees may work. A board should fit close over 

 the bottom, and covered, to eifectually prevent any 

 water from getting among the bees, &o. 



CONCLUSION. 



In conclusion I would say, that the apiarian who 

 has followed me attentively, and has added nothing of 

 value to his stock of information, possesses an envia- 

 ble experience that all should strive to obtain. 



It has been said that "three out of five who com- 

 mence an apiary must fail ; " but let us suppose it is 

 through ignorance or inattention, and not inherent 

 with the bees. To the beginner then I would say, — 

 if you expect to succeed in obtaining one of the most 

 delectable of sweets for your own consumption, or the 

 profit in dollars and cents, you will find something 

 more requisite than merely holding the dish to obtain 

 the porridge. " See touk bees often," and know 

 at all times their actual condition. This one recipe is 



