30 PROFITABLE BEE-KEEPING 
cally no difference in the results to be obtained. 
Scientifically the ‘‘W.B.C.”’ is the better hive, 
and it is rather more pleasant to work with on 
account of its lightness and the detachability of 
all its sections. Against this, however, it must 
be pointed out that it is a difficult hive to secure 
for travelling, ahd a more expensive hive either 
to purchase or to make than the other variety. 
Where a few hives only are being kept for a 
hobby this hive should.be purchased, but for a 
bee farmer the so-called single-walled type is 
recommended. 
When commencing bee-keeping there are a cer- 
tain number of indispensable appliances which 
must be obtained. This list, however, need neither 
be lengthy nor costly, but the articles obtained 
should be of the best possible quality, and of 
the simplest construction compatible with effi- 
ciency. Appliances should never be bought 
second-hand, except perhaps in the case of ex- 
tractors and ripeners, which may be picked up 
in that way. All other goods should be bought 
new, and from a good firm. 
A veil and smoker are two of the most neces- 
sary items, and it should be seen that the veil 
is large enough. Many veils are narrow and of 
poor material, an abomination to the wearer, and 
an inadequate protection against the attacks which 
it is their duty to ward off. The veil should 
always be black in colour, or it is not easy to 
see through, but white net may with advantage 
