96 BEE CULTURE. 
mathematical processes, the answer is, the dcxagonal, or six- 
sided cell, of the honey bee, with its three four-sided figures 
at the base.” 
As the bases exactly fit into one another from opposite 
sides, and the insects work on both sides at the same time, 
in what language did they communicate the proportions to 
be observed, while making these bases, common to the cells 
on opposite sides? (Fig. 67.) 
These interesting workers are ul] arranged and classed se 
that neither discord nor confusion may interrupt their work. 
Fie. 68.—Honey Comb. 
As we have seen—the comb builders construct the delicate 
_ecomb. The honey gatherers collect the sweet juices from 
the flowers and deposit them in the cells. Water carriers 
employ themselves in bringing in the water required for the 
support of the young brood. The pollen-gatherers gather the 
farina from the blossoms, and carry it in cavities, formed for 
the purpose, on their legs. The nursing bees feed the young 
bees until these are old and strong enough to take care of 
themselves ; and faithful guards, ever mindful of the peace 
and harmony of the colony, carefully watch the entrance to 
the hive—admitting no intruder, neither insect nor strange 
