18 MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS ON APICULTURE. 



quantity of artificial invert sugar present in the mixture. Pure 

 honeys which have not been spoiled by overheating do not give this 

 reaction. 



In carrying out the tests previously described only a very small 

 outlay in apparatus will be required. The special spindles for de- 

 termining the water content of honey and the other apparatus can 

 be obtained from any manufacturer of chemical goods. Glass or 

 metal cylinders for containing the honey while spindling will be 

 needed, as also a collection of test tubes and racks. A small 50 cubic 

 centimeter graduated cylinder will also be found useful for measur- 

 ing out the volume of honey solution^ and of reagents. All appa- 

 ratus should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed after using, as any 

 contamination with impurities may affect the accuracy of the tests. 

 The drugs specified may be purchased of any druggist. 



