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cells join, there will be some cells of irregular shape ; 
some with four or five angles ; the distance fiom one 
angle to the other is also varied. Even where two 
combs of cells the same size join, making a straight 
comb, they are not always perfect. 
SOME WAX WASTED. 
When constructing comb, they are constantly wast- 
ing wax, either accidentally or voluntarily. The next 
morning after a swarm is located, the scales may be 
found, and will continue to increase as long as they 
are working it; the quantity often amounts to a hand- 
ful or more. It is the best test of comb-making that I 
can give. Clean off the board and look the next morn- 
ing, you will find the scales in proportion to their 
jirogress. Some will be nearly round as at first , oth- 
ers more or less worked up, and a part will be like 
fine saw-dust. 
Huber and some others have divided the working 
be<?s into different classes, denominating some wax- 
workers, others nurses, and pollen gatherers, &c. It 
may be partially true, but how it was found out is the 
mystery. 
The angles in the cells used for brood, are gradual- 
ly filled, and after a time become round, both at the 
ends and sides. 
WATER NECESSARY TO COMB-MAKING. 
Whenever bees are engaged making comb, a supply 
of water is absolutely necessary. Some think it re- 
quisite in rearing brood. It may be needed for that, 
