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THE HIVE AND THE HONEY-BEE. 



a sheet of strong paper, perforated with holes, through which 

 the bees can suck the syrup without falling into the mess, or 

 becoming clogged by it ; attach the box to the mouth of the hive, 

 the bees will soon make it out, enter, and remove the store to their 

 cells. 



It is bad to lift up the hive for the purpose of feeding, as, by 

 60 doing, you lower the temperature of the interior, and often 

 destroy your stock. When the feeder is attached to the entrance 

 of the hive, all this is obviated. 



It is quite important to the bee-keeper to have a weighing 

 machine. This may consist of three poles of wood, seven feet 

 long, fastened by hinges to a triangular block of wood, six inches 

 on each side. The poles must have spikes at the lower end, to 

 stand firmly on the ground. To the underside of the block is 

 fastened a pulley wheel. Over this a cord passes, one end of 

 which is held by the hand, while to the other is attached a spring 

 balance, with a hook at its end. The cut will show the method 

 of using. 



