. Bees and honey; or, The management of an apiary for pleasure and profit. Bees. BEE CULTURE. 85 justed it is a complete protection for the neck and face (fig. 55). It being made of white netting, it does not stain the clothing, and as the piece over the face is black, it can be seen through, nearly as well as if not worn. A pair of gauntlet rubber gloves is best for those who need such protection, while unaccustomed to manipulating bees. The advanced apiarist prefers to have the free use of his. Fig. 55.—Bee Veil. hands at all times. Bees when gorged with honey are very peaceable; when often
. Bees and honey; or, The management of an apiary for pleasure and profit. Bees. BEE CULTURE. 85 justed it is a complete protection for the neck and face (fig. 55). It being made of white netting, it does not stain the clothing, and as the piece over the face is black, it can be seen through, nearly as well as if not worn. A pair of gauntlet rubber gloves is best for those who need such protection, while unaccustomed to manipulating bees. The advanced apiarist prefers to have the free use of his. Fig. 55.—Bee Veil. hands at all times. Bees when gorged with honey are very peaceable; when often handled they become accustomed to the practice, and when this is gently done, they will scarcely notice the disturbance. SHIPPING AND INTRODUCING QUEENS. Fig. 56 shows a safe introducing cage, which is made by taking four strips of wood about four inches long and three- eighths of an inch square ; mortise both ends of one piece half way, and one end each of two others, so as to form a three- sided frame ; on this tack fine wire cloth, and through each side-piece drive two three-fourths or one-inch finishing brads, letting the ends project; drive two brads through the fourth or loose strip. Take from the brood chamber a frame of comb containing sealed brood, remove the queen from it, if there; then shake the old bees in front .of the hive, and place. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Newman, Thomas Gabriel, 1833-1903. Chicago, American Bee Journal
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