FEEDING. 213 



The deliquescence of solid sugar-food is a source 

 of some trouble. It may, in part, be obviated by- 

 laying the cake on coarse canvas, which will keep 

 pieces from falling between the combs, and will help 

 to delay liquid drops till the bees can consume them. 

 But the most effectual plan to be rid of all these 

 inconveniences, is to see to the proper amount of 

 food being stored in the hives by the end of 

 October. 



