300 ' A Modem Bee-Farm 



object is to get the bees along until February is well 

 advanced, and to feed not at all until then if possible. 



No stock, however disheartened, will refuse to take a 

 bottle of hot syrup, placed directly over the cluster on to 

 the naked frames, and in two days or less they have the 

 best of food around them with but little excitement, while 

 candy is a cause of constant activity. 



The Most Profitable Period 



for using candy, indeed the only safe and profitable time, 

 is from the month of April onwards, while building up 

 stocks ready for the harvest. The progress of a colony at 

 this time is most remarkable where candy is judiciously 

 applied in frames holding six or eight pounds at a time. 

 This has been my practice for many years, ensuring as it 

 does, constant progress, no matter even if there may be a 

 return of frost and snow, as frequently happens to the 

 serious detriment of many apiaries. For 



Malting Candy 



the usual proportions recommended are one pint of water 

 and one wine glass of vinegar to eight pounds of good 

 loaf sugar. This is stirred well over a clear fire until all is 

 melted, and is then allowed to simmer with occasional 

 stirring, until a drop or two placed on a cold plate will 

 almost immediately set hard, or will at least not stick to the 

 plate. A large news sheet placed on a table with the 

 edges folded and turned up at right angles all round, and 

 these blocked upright with pieces of wood or other articles, 

 will form the most convenient receptacle for general use. 

 As soon as the surface is set, it should be cut across with a 

 knife so that suitable sized cakes may be had without 

 waste in breaking. 



Where systematic Candy feeding is to be carried on in 



