and its Economic Management. 195 



The illustration on p. 112 does not show exactly the manner 

 of making the V-cuts for starting queen cells. The cuts are not 

 made right through the comb as shown by the engraver, but are 

 on either side of the mid-rib, and scooped out only so near to 

 the same that the eggs or larvae are not destroyed. There is 

 no need to remove any of the larvae, as all but one are destroyed 

 by the bees, as there is only room for the base of one cell. 

 Though cells may be built on exactly opposite sides of the mid- 

 rib, such are quite distinct, and may be parted without injuring 

 ■ either. Such an arrangement, however, can be avoided by 

 making the V-cuts of one side alternate with those of the other. 



Dear Reader, as a parting sentence, allow me to remind you 

 that bee-keeping cannot be carried on extensively by every one. 

 .Success is not to be attained except by diligent study and hard 

 work. The earnest and enthusiastic worker will find the pursuit 

 give a reliable income if he will strive to keep only young queens 

 bred from stock showing persistent good qualities ; while addi- 

 tional security is offered where planting can be carried out in a 

 systematic manner. I trust that herein you have found that I do 

 not merely give you the usual and well-nigh worn-out advice, 

 " Keep your stocks strong "; but instead of then leaving you to 

 find out for yourself how it is to be done, I have placed before 

 you the means that will enable you to attain the desired end. 



Finis. 



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