. A manual of bee-keeping. Bees. i8o A MANUAL OF BEE-KEEPING. found done in 48 hours ; after which, the supports may be removed, being careful in replacing the frames not to damage the fragile new attachments. Now to return to the fitting. As fast as the frames are fitted, replace them in the hive, and when all are placed, about which no time should be lost, return the Bees as if they were a new swarm — see " Natural ; If there be not enough combs to fill all the frames, guide-combs should be attached to those empty to insure straight building; and in swarming-time all spare
. A manual of bee-keeping. Bees. i8o A MANUAL OF BEE-KEEPING. found done in 48 hours ; after which, the supports may be removed, being careful in replacing the frames not to damage the fragile new attachments. Now to return to the fitting. As fast as the frames are fitted, replace them in the hive, and when all are placed, about which no time should be lost, return the Bees as if they were a new swarm — see " Natural ; If there be not enough combs to fill all the frames, guide-combs should be attached to those empty to insure straight building; and in swarming-time all spare combs should be utilized in this manner. An apparatus which greatly facilitates this operation. Fig. 73. was exhibited by Mr. F. Cheshire at the Crystal Palace Show, which he calls a "Transfe!; The judges thought its utility worthy of a special prize. It may thus be described: The board consists of sixteen wooden tongues about 10 inches long, fixed like the teeth of a comb; it has legs which, for packing, fold underneath, and a zinc pan to catch the dripping honey. Flat on the tongues is placed the comb to be transferred, and the frame is fitted on to it; a lath is then laid on its edge under the comb, and tapes passed between the tongues, and fastened at once on the top bar. The lath. 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 Hunter, John. London, W. H. Allen
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