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stand, thus populating the new hive, while about one- 
half will return and remain with the queen in the old 
hive. By this method we are sure that the new colony 
is queenless, and, if it is not intended that it should 
raise a supply of queen-cells, a capped-over queen-cell 
should be inserted about six hours after forming the 
swarm. If this division is made a few days before 
swarming, queen-cells will be found on some of the 
combs ; and the comb containing the most advanced 
cell, should be given to the new hive, and all other 
cells clipped out with a small knife. If the two hives 
differ in appearance, the old stock or hive should be 
partly disguised by spreading a cloth over it, or else it 
would be recognized by the bees and receive the largest 
portion of them. If there should be a difference in 
the number of bees in each hive, move the stronger a 
few feet from the other, or if the difference is large, re 
move the strong colony to a new stand a short distance 
away, and set the other about midway between the old 
and new stands. 
TO MAKE THREE COEONIES FROM TWO. 
This method is very simple, and generally most suc- 
cessful, and should be practised by beginners and all 
persons who desire a large amount of honey with a 
moderate increase of colonies. It is impossible to get 
both a large amount of honey and a large increase of 
