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mediately on putting the pot under, flop the 

 opening by a fod of earth, made ready for, 

 that purpofe. If the puffs mould not hold 

 fire, run a wire, or fmall flick, through the 

 fod, to let in a little frefh air. 



Or, an empty hive may be ufed for this 

 purpofe, in lieu of the earth ; turning the 

 hive upfide down, and fetting another 

 thereon. 



Or, the ridge of earth may be made on a 

 board, and fo be more convenient to be re- 

 moved near the hives. 



If the hives are not of equal circumfe- 

 rence, two fticks, of the due length, with 

 two others nailed acrofs them, and laid over 

 the hive, pot, or kettle, will conveniently 

 fuit any hive you have. 



Thefe methods are defigned for ftorified 

 hives only; it being of no life to fave the 

 bees of fingle hives. 



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