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torn edges of hives, the work might be begun 

 and carried on from that. 



When he had got about half the intended 

 width, he finifhed the round even. Then 

 ioofing the cord from the part he began at, 

 that part was taken off and inverted, and the 

 round left loofe by the cord was re-bound 

 by brier: and thus he proceeded till he com- 

 pleted it. It is to be noticed, that the part 

 firft begun at was in the middle when 

 finimed. 



Apiators who underftand what I have 

 written on this head, mould offer a 

 good price to thofe who are reluctant in 

 making thefe hives, and mould fland by 

 while the workman endeavours to make one; 

 and by giving occafional directions it may 

 be eaGly effected, and they may be intro- 

 duced over the kingdom. 



It will be a good method to plafter one 

 fide of the ftraw top with cow-dung, even 

 and level, which will prove more eligible in 

 introducing the Aiders. 



Hackels orCopPETs are made of wheat- 

 en ftraw. The method is this: Take a fheaf, 

 bind it with a cord ten or twelve inches 

 D 4 below 



