314 SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTING BEES, 
from being loosened. It will be next to impossible, in warm 
weather, to move a hive which contains much new comb 
(215), or much fresh honey (249). 
Indeed, we would strongly urge beginners not to transport 
bees in warm weather. Just before fruit-blossom is the best 
time to transport full colonies of bees. Some advise trans- 
porting them in Winter, on sleds, but after trial we con- 
demned this method also. The joltings of a sleigh, though 
few, are hard, and will break combs; and disturbing 
bees in cold weather should always be discouraged. When 
hauling bees in warm weather, do not load or unload them 
while the horses are hitched to the wagon. We have seen 
serious accidents resulting from a hive dropping from a 
man’s hands to the ground, causing the bees to escape, and 
to sting both the driver and the horses severely. 
If a colony, in hot weather, is to be moved any distance in 
movable-frame hives, it will be advisable to fasten frames 
of wire-cloth, both to the top and bottom of the brood 
apartment, and to transport the bottom-board (344), cloth, 
mat, or surplus cap or cover (355), separately. 
Glass hives ought never to be sent off for fear of accident. 
Hives with movable-frames should be arranged in such a 
position that the frames run from side to side, and not from 
front to rear, in the carriages. 
603. (bis.) Upon arrival at the Apiary, if the weather is 
warm, you should at once set the hive in proper position, and 
release the bees. Itis good policy to place a shade board 
in front of the entrance for a day or two. The object of 
this is to cause the old bees to notice that something is 
changed in their location, and to turn arouud and mark the 
place, instead of starting out as usual in o tee-line without 
looking behind. 
604. New swarms may be brought home in any box 
which has ample ventilation. A tea-chest, with wire-cloth 
on the top, sides, and bottom-board, will be found very con- 
