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to medicate either the summer or autumn syrup, add one half 
fluid ounce (181) of naphthal beta solution or 30 grains of para- 
form powder to recipes given (178), (179). 
‘ Water, ; : : . 1 pint, 
vee Subduing = Calvert’s No. 5 carbolic acid, . 1 eee 
olution. 
Izal, ‘ ‘ : $ ounce. 
Mix in a bottle. Shake thoroughly before use. 
APOTHECARIES WEIGHT. 
20 grains = 1 scruple. 
181. Weights and =, seni =1 avai 
meh 8 drams = 1 ounce. 
Liquip MEASURES. 
60 minims = 1 fluid drachm. 
8 drachms = 1 ounce. 
20 ounces = 1 pint, = 4 gills. 
lminim = 1 drop. 
1 drachm = approximately 1 teaspoonful. 
2 drachms = do. 1 dessertspoonful. 
4 drachms = do. 1 tablespoonful. 
2ounces = do. 1 wineglassful. 
8tol0 ounces = do. 1 tumblerful. 
1 gill = 5 ounces avoirdupois of water. 
XXV. MOVING HIVES. 
When it is necessary to alter the position of a hive in an apiary 
to a greater distance than two or three 
182. Moving Hives yards from its old stand, the movement 
in an Apiary. can be most conveniently carried out during 
the winter and early spring; during this 
period the bees only leave the hive for short flights, and it may 
be moved as requisite after sunset, the whole move being made 
in one operation. If, as is often the case, it is necessary to move 
a hive during other portions of the year, when bees may be 
flying freely, the hive must not be moved more than four feet 
per day when there are no other immediately adjacent hives, 
nor more than two feet per day when there are other hives 
close to the hive which is to be moved ; in either case the hives 
must not be moved on days during which the bees did not fly, 
and the movement should always be carried out after the bees 
have ceased flying for the day. When about to move stocks as 
above mentioned, take care before doing so to see that a firm 
level stand is provided on which to place the hive when moved, 
so that it shall remain level (69) ; if necessary place flat stones or 
slates under each leg of the hive ;_ the hive should be lifted very 
gently by two people, who should grip it under the floor-board. 
If it is necessary to move a stock in a bar-framed hive in the 
summer, say from May to September inclusive, it is advisable 
to obtain the advice and assistance of a bee-keeper who has had 
