110 BEES AND BEE-KEEPING. 



when it can be had) ; set the hive so that the edges of 

 the combs will be at the sides of the wagon, as the 

 stroke or jolt of the wheel, in passing over a stone 

 or other obstruction, is from the centre to the sides ; 

 the combs being edgewise to it, are much less liable 

 to break than if the broad side was in that direction. 



When hauling bees on a sled in winter, reverse 

 them ; set the hives so that the combs stand forward 

 and aft, as the stroke of a sled, when it strikes any 

 obstruction, is from front to rear. The object is to 

 always have the edge of the comb toward the stroke 

 or jolt. 



Hives should always be packed, either in wagons 

 or sleds, in such a manner as to be held firmly in 

 their place, and not be permitted to strike against 

 each other, nor against the sides of the box in which 

 they are packed. With careful driving, bees may 

 be safely hauled for many miles over very rough 

 roads, even in a wagon without springs, with the 

 above precaution, in mild weather. 



BEST TIME FOR TRANSPORTING BEES. 



Moderate or mild weather is the best time for 

 moving bees, yet, when necessary, they can be moved 

 safely at any time. In very hot weather the combs 

 are tender, and the bees, when confined in the hive, 

 greatly increase the heat, and consequently there is 

 great danger of the combs breaking down and 

 drowning or crushing the bees. The best and only 

 safe plan to adopt, in very hot weather, is to give 

 the bees access to an empty space. A hive made 



