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To Smoke Bees. 



THE QUINBY SMOKER. 



This smoker (Fig. 98, a) was a gift to bee-keepers by the 

 late Mr. Quinby, and not patented ; though I supposed it was, 

 and so stated in a former edition of this work. Though a 

 similar device had been previously used in Europe, without 

 doubt Mr. Quinby was not aware of the fact, and as he was 

 the person to bring 'it to the notice of bee-keepers, and to make 

 it so perfect as to challenge the attention and win the favor of 

 apiarists instanter, he is certainly worthy of great praise, and 

 deserving of hearty gratitude. 



This first smoker has been improved (Fig. 98, 6) in what is 

 now sold as the Improved Quinby. 



Mr. Bingham was the first to improve the old Quinby smoker 

 in establishing a direct draft (Fig. 99). Mr. Clark next 

 added the cold draft (Fig. 100). 



Fra. 100. 



There are now several smokers on the market, each of which 

 has its merits and its friends. No person who keeps even a 

 single colony of bees, can afford to do without some one of 

 them. 



TO SMOKE BEES. 



Approach the hive, blow a little smoke in at the entrance, 

 then open from above, and blow in smoke as required. If, 

 at 'any time, the bees seem irritable, a few puffs from the 

 smoker will subdue them. Thus, any person may handle his 

 bees with perfect freedom and safety. If, at any time, the 



