62 . PROFITABLE BEE-KEEPING 
quantity of British wax thrown upon the market, 
owing to the fact that much of it is converted 
into foundation by the bee-keeper for his own use. 
Wax in bulk sells for about 1/8 per pound, or 
2/- if it be melted into one-ounce cakes for re- 
tailing over the counter. 
The utilization of honey, and wax in the manu- 
facture of articles for domestic use or for food is 
becoming an increasingly large industry, and I 
know at least one extensive bee-keeper who has 
built up a large trade. This line is very useful 
where, owing to the district, a crop of dark honey, 
is secured. Dark honey makes but a low price 
on the market, but answers admirably for the 
making up of confectionery; better, in fact, than 
the light honey of more delicate flavoyr. 
This class of trade has of course to be created 
and built up by canvassing shopkeepers and by 
advertisement, but when once the trade has been 
secured it is very remunerative. Recipes for 
various articles may easily be obtained, but I give 
two excellent ones for mead and honey vinegar. 
In selling swarms the motto should be to get 
them as early as possible, and for this reason it is 
well not to give the bees too much room. Eight 
frames will be ample, and every incitement should 
be given them to swarm in May. Swarms should 
be sold by’ weight, which is the fairest way for 
both buyer and seller. If it be a May, swarm, 
charge 3/- per pound; if the month of June or 
early July, 2/6 is the usual price. 
