BEE OULTURE. 85 
justed it is a complete protection for the neck and face (fig. 
55). It being made of white netting, it docs not stain the 
clothing, and as the piece over the face is black, it can be 
seen through, nearly as well as if not worn. 
A pair of gauntlet rubber gloves is best for those who need 
such protection, while unaccustomed to manipulating bees. 
The advanced apiarist prefers to have the free use of luis 
Fie. 55.—Bee Veil. 
hands at all times. Bees when gorged with honey are very 
peaceable; when often handled they become accustomed to 
the practice, and when this is gently done, they will scarcely 
notice the disturbance. 
SHIPPING AND INTRODUCING QUEENS. 
Fig. 56 shows a safe introducing cage, which is made by 
taking four strips of wood about four inches long and three- 
eighths of an inch square ; mortise both ends of one piece half 
way, and one end each of two others, so as to form a three- 
sided frame ; on this tack fine wire cloth, and through each 
side-piece drive two three-fourths or one-inch finishing brads, 
letting the ends project ; drive two brads through the fourth 
or loose strip. Take from the brood chamber a frame of 
comb containing sealed brood, remove the queen from it, if 
there; then shake the old bees in front of the hive, and place 
