Foul brood probably exists in several other counties, but definite 

 knowledge is lacking. 



Suggestions on Bee Management. 

 Every farmer, fruit-grower and gardener could profitably keep a few 

 colonies of bees, if cared for in an intelligent way. The great trouble is 

 in getting started right. 



BUYING BEES. 



Buy only standard movable-comb hives, preferably the ten-frame size. 

 Select colonies of good strength, straight combs, and abundant stores. 

 Be sure that foul brood is not in the apiary by having it inspected before 

 purchasing. It is advisable to have but one size of hive; then everything 

 will be uniform and interchangeable. 



THE BEE SUIT. 



Most of the discouragement causing beginners to give up is from 

 getting severely stung. This is not necessary, as everyone should have a 

 good bee hat, a pair of gauntlet gloves, a smoker, and a hive tool. The 

 gloves can be improved by cutting off the thumb and first finger half- 

 length. 



MOVING BEES. 



Bees can be moved safely, except in very cold weather. The cover 

 should be removed, and a good burlap sack tacked over the hive. The en- 

 trance may be closed with a piece of screen wire. The bottom board 



Fig. 5. — The ropiness of American foul brood. 



should be fastened to the hive body firmly at each corner with a hive 

 staple. Nails may be used, but are not so convenient. Load hives in the 

 wagon with the frames pointing from side to side. This will largely pre- 

 vent the swinging of the. frames. Do not load or unload bees while the 

 horses are hitched to the wagon, and always keep the hives covered with 

 a wagon sheet when hauling, in case any bees should get out. 



LOCATION OF THE HIVES. 



Place the hives in a well-protected spot, and where they will be in the 

 shade during the heat of the day. The hives should be close to the house 

 for safety from thieves, and where stock cannot knock oif covers or tip 

 over hives. 



Do not set hives closer than six feet, unless absolutely necessary. 



PUTTING FOUNDATION IN SECTIONS AND FRAMES. 



It is useless to use the movable-comb hive unless the combs are mov- 

 able. It is useless to keep bees unless they are in movable-comb hives. 

 You cannot have straight combs without using comb foundation, and hav- 

 ing that foundation securely fastened in each frame. The Hoffman 

 frame, which is universally used in Colorado, is provided with a wooden 

 wedge to be crowded into a groove beside the groove in which the comb 

 foundation is inserted. Be sure that this wedge holds the foundation in 

 securely. Never attempt to use anything but Brood Foundation in brood 

 frames and Surplus Foundation in the pound honey boxes. Surplus foun- 

 dation cannot be made to hold in brood frames by using the wedge sup- 



