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soon amalgamate in the form of syrup. The proportions named 

 happen to be correct for this system, as it will be found that a 



• residue of sugar will be given 



where more than the pound is 



placed in the half pint of water. 



Another feeder for the top of 



the hive is the 



Circular " Amateur," 



which I have arranged upon the 

 same principle, as will be readily 

 understood by the illustration. 

 This holds about 7 or 8 lbs. at a 

 time, and the inner funnel lead- 

 ing up to the syrup passage 

 around the same is lined with 

 wood, or a lamp-wick can be used 

 leading down into the cluster in 

 cool weather • though if feeding 

 is necessary at such times it is 

 always more satisfactory if the 

 syrup'is warmed. Among 



Circular " Amateur" Feeder 



Bottle-feeders, 



we have the " Raynor," arranged to give a graduated supply, with 

 a projecting point attached to the perforated metal cap of the 

 bottle, indicating by the figures to which it points on the stand 

 the number of holes to which the bees have access. The under- 

 side of the excavated block is lined with warm material, though 

 generally of the kind that is annoying to the bees, and which they 

 soon tear away. If painted with wax it would be equally as warm, 

 and more appreciated by the bees. 



Messrs. Abbott have long had something similar, but more 

 simple and less expensive; but there is one great disadvantage 

 with all bottle-feeders, in that they are subject to atmospheric 



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