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bees are wintered in the cellar the cap part of the hive 
should be taken off, and kept off for the time that they are 
in the cellar. 
Should the bees be wintered out of doors, then the mats 
are of great value in keeping the bees warm and absorbing 
the moisture. I now manufacture them out of straw. When 
sold they can be packed in hives, if desired. Prices — singly, 
35 cents ; per dozen, $3. 
KIDDER’S BEE-PROTECTOR 
Is an armor every bee-keeper should be provided with. It 
is Bee, Fly, and Mosquito proof, yet the wearer would 
hardly know he had it on, as he can see as well with it on, 
as without it. A lady can wear it as well as a gentleman, 
by using a hat. Every bee-man should be provided with 
several to accommodate his guests with when about to visit 
the apiary. These should be used in swarming time, or in 
removing box-honey, taking out combs, &c., as bees are not 
always good-natured upon such occasions. They can be 
carried in the pocket the same as a handkerchief. They can 
be used by fishermen or huntsmen when in pursuit of game 
or fish, — being so manufactured that it will resist any kind 
of insect. It is made from a species of black linen, expressly 
for the business, — as all other colors, except black, will 
produce a blur before the eyes. They are much cheaper, 
and more convenient, than any kind of veil, or bee-dress, 
now in use. [Bees will never sting the hands, if properly 
handled by their master ] The Protector is perfectly cool 
and comfortable to the wearer. 
Invented by the Proprietor. Price, 40 cents, or three for 
one dollar, paying the postage myself. Will forward them, 
as per order, on receipt of price. 
P. S. — This material has so advanced in price that it costs 
nearly throe times as much as it did two years ago, therefore 
I hope my friends will excuse me for charging a trifle more, 
as I am obliged to do, so to save myself from loss. 
