2IO A Modern Bee Farm 



set of three sections may be handled as one, or, if prefer- 

 red, then divide with fine wire. 

 Let it be borne in mind that 



The True Principle of Manairement 



consists in so manipulating the supers that none of the 

 frames or sections arranged below the stock, have finished 

 combs all the season ; i.e., they must be removed and 

 used above as fast as the bees make a start thereunder. 



The space below and in front of the brood nest gives 

 ample ventilation, keeping the hive cool ; and the stock 

 chamber being, as it were, duplicated, but never filled, 

 the desire for swarming does not exist. 



As will be seen, the system is particularly applicable to 

 the production of comb-honey, and without doubt is the 

 only process that will prevent the issue of swarms while 

 securing that article. At the same time it makes a greater 

 •certainty of prevention while working for extracted honey, 

 though generally in getting the latter article stored no 

 swarming will occur, as there is no object in having the 

 <:ombs well finished, and unUmited room can be given. 



Anotlier Important Item, 



and one always neglected by those who fail to carry out 

 the process, is that a large entrance be provided during 

 the working season. In the Conqueror Hive the outer 

 entrance is about i8in. by 2in. ; and a definite regulation 

 of this entrance decides at any time, whether the bees 

 shall be permitted to work below the stock, by partial 

 closing ; or be forced by extra ventilation below, to finish 

 their work farther away from such opening. 



Simmins' Non- Swarming Chamber 



has been confused with the ancient " Eke " and " Nadir." 

 The eke was a portion of the lower rim of a skep placed 



