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over the feeding-hole at the top of the stock hive, and 

 the bees have access to it by small holes. This can is 

 on the principle of a fountain : the screw top rendering 

 it air-tight, the liquid only escapes as drawn down by 

 the probosces of the bees. A glass side is let in to show 

 when the feeder is empty. It need not be removed for 

 refilling. The capacity of the vessel is over a quart. Its 

 difference in form from the above renders it less liable 

 to attack from robber bees. 



Our " Round Feeder " is made of zinc or earthenware, 

 eight inches across and three deep. The projection out- 

 side is a receptacle for pouring in 

 the food. The bees gain access to 

 the feeder through a round hole, 

 which is placed either at the centre 

 or nearer one side, whichever may best suit the openings 

 on the top of the stock hive ; it is in fact a tube which 

 fits oyer the feed-hole in the crown-board, thus allowing 

 the bees to rise through it above the surface of the 

 liquid. A circular piece of glass, cut so as to fit into a 

 groove, covers the feeder all over and prevents the 

 bees escaping, whilst it retains the warmth within the 

 hive, and affords opportunity for inspecting the bees 

 when feeding. The feeders were originally made only 

 of zinc ; but some bee-keepers advised the use of 

 earthenware, and a few have been thus made to meet 

 the wishes of those who give the preference to that 

 material. 



