DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION FOR IRELAND. 
INSTRUCTION IN BEE-KEEPING. 
I. INTRODUCTION. 
The instructions which follow are intended for users of bar-frame 
hives of the “ C. D. B.” or similar types (18). 
The figures within brackets refer throughout to the sections or 
paragraphs to which it is desired to direct the reader’s attention. 
Everyone who wishes to keep bees should learn something of 
their nature, habits, and requirements. 
1. Works on The instructions here given are only in- 
Bee-keeping. tended to supply sufficient information to 
enable a novice to keep bees with profit ; 
those who desire to study the subject more fully should refer to 
the following works :— 
“The Practical Bee Guide,” by Rev. J. G. Digges; pub- 
lished at The Irish Bee Journal Office, Lough Rynn, 
Co. Leitrim ; and by Eason and Son, Ltd., Dublin ; 
price, 2s. in paper cover; 38s. cloth. 
“The Honey Bee: its Natural History, Anatomy, and 
Physiology,” by T. W. Cowan, F.L.S.; published 
by Madgwick, Houlston & Co., Ltd., 4 Ave Maria 
Lane, London, E.C.; price 2s. 6d. 
** The British Bee-Keeper’s Guide Book,” by T. W. Cowan ; 
published by Houlston & Sons; price Is. 6d. 
To all the above works frequent reference has been made for 
much of the information contained herein. 
Those who desire to practise queen-rearing, are recommended 
to read ‘‘ Queen-Rearing in England,” by F. W. L. Sladen ; 
published by Madgwick, Houlston & Co., Ltd., 4 Ave Maria 
Lane, London, E.C.; price 1s. 0d. 
It is essential to success in bee-keeping, that the bee-keeper or 
some competent person should be on the 
2. Personal spot to give proper attention to the apiary 
supervision essential. during the months from March to Septem- 
ber inclusive; with a small number of 
hives it is not necessary to devote much time to their manage- 
ment; but to work them to the greatest advantage, it is essen- 
tial that the right thing should be done at the right moment ; 
hence, bee-keeping is especially suited to cottagers and small 
