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CONCLUSION. 
combs become broken, or detached from their fasten- 
ings, in hives not full, by moving or other accident, 
rendering them liable to fall when set up, the hive 
may remain inverted on the stand till warm weather, 
if necessary, and the bees have again fastened them, 
which they do soon after commencing work in the 
spring. If they are so badly broken that they bend 
over, rolls of paper may be put between them to pre- 
serve the proper distance till secured. When they 
commence making new combs, or before, it is time to 
turn the right end up. While the hive is inverted, it 
/ is essential that a hole is in the side, through which 
the bees may work. A board should fit close over 
the bottom, and covered, to effectually prevent any 
water from getting among the bees, &c. 
CONCLUSION. 
In conclusion I would say, that the apiarian who 
has followed me attentively, and has added nothing of 
value to his stock of information, possesses an envia- 
ble experience that all should strive to obtain. 
It has been said that “ three out of five who com- 
mence an apiary must fail ; ” but let us suppose it is 
through ignorance or inattention, and not inherent 
with the bees. To the beginner then I would say, — 
if you expect to succeed in obtaining one of the most 
delectable'of sweets for your own consumption, or the 
profit in dollars and cents, you will find something 
more requisite than merely holding the dish to obtain 
the porridge. “See your bees often,” and know 
at all times their actual condition. This one recipe is 
