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Bee Tent. 



the one or two colonies from which the first combs were taken 

 shall receive pay from the last set extracted, and thus, with 

 much saving of time, little disturbance of bees, and the least 

 invitation to robbing, in case there is no gathering, we have 

 gone rapidly through the apiary. 



Some apiarists take the first set of combs from a single 

 colony and leave that colony without combs till they are 

 through for the day. 



In case the bees are not gathering, we shal^ escape robbing 

 and stings by use of the tent (Fig. 96). This covers the hive 



Fig. 96. 



Bee Tent. 



and operator. The one figured isjvery ingenious in its con- 

 struction, is light and cheap. Mr. Root sells it all made for 

 use for one dollar. 



TO KEEP EXTEACTED HONEY. 



Extracted honey, if to be sold in cans or bottles, may be 

 run into them from the extractor. The honey should be thick, 

 and the vessels may be sealed or corked, and boxed at once. 



If large quantities of honey are extracted, it may be most 

 conveniently kept in barrels. These should be first-class, and 



