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after trying, we cannot see much advantage to be derived 
from its use. 
384. Mr. Raynor advises the use of a carbolized sheet, 
to frighten bees: 
“Make a solution of 3 oz. carbolic acid in a quart of water, 
and preserve for use. Mix 1} 0z. of this solution with 1} oz. of 
glycerine ; put the mixture in a quart of water, shake well before 
using; steep in the mixture a piece of calico, or cheese cloth, 
sufficiently large to cover the top of the hive, wring out dry and 
spread over the hive as soon as the quilt is removed. 
“You may use the same to drive the bees out of the sections. 
Keep the bottles well corked for future use.’”’—(Rev. G. Raynor, 
in the British Bee-Journal.) 
The same liquid may be forced among the bees through 
an atomizer. As it evaporates it leaves no bad smell behind. 
385. A neighbor of ours, who is a magnetist, told our 
foreman-Apiarist that bees could be pacified by simply lay- 
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