. The bee-keeper's guide; or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. Gonib-Box.—From A, I, Boot Co. The apiarist should possess one or two light comb-boxes or baskets (Fig. 1S2) of sufficient size to hold all the frames from a single hive. These should have convenient handles, and a close-fitting cover. Many large apiarists prefer a comb-cart Fig. Osburn's Comb-Cart.—From A. I. Root Co. (Fig. 1S3). The box of this is much like a hive, and to one end a cloth cover is tacked. Thus, the combs are easily cov- ered and carried. The bees may be shaken off or brushed off with a large feather, pine twig, o


. The bee-keeper's guide; or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. Gonib-Box.—From A, I, Boot Co. The apiarist should possess one or two light comb-boxes or baskets (Fig. 1S2) of sufficient size to hold all the frames from a single hive. These should have convenient handles, and a close-fitting cover. Many large apiarists prefer a comb-cart Fig. Osburn's Comb-Cart.—From A. I. Root Co. (Fig. 1S3). The box of this is much like a hive, and to one end a cloth cover is tacked. Thus, the combs are easily cov- ered and carried. The bees may be shaken off or brushed off with a large feather, pine twig, or other brush, A little experi'. 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 Cook, Albert John, 1842-1916. Chicago, Ill. , George W. York & company


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