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BEES AND BEE-KEEPING. 



The above engraving illustrates the mode of arranging the straw mats in 

 the hive for wintering bees. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are winter mats. No. 1 

 shows the strips of leather on the one side, through which the tacks are 

 driven, the heads of which are shown. No. 2 shows the strips of wood on 

 the upper side of the mat through which the tack is driven and clenched. 



To arrange these mats, on the approach of winter, remove a comb or frame 

 from each side of the hive, and in their place insert a mat, as shown by 

 figures 3 and 4. Remove the honey-board from the top of the frames, and 

 put a mat in its place, as seen in figure 2. Remove the glass from the rear 

 of the frame, and insert a mat, as represented by figure 1, which will, when 



