. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. t\,March 9, 1905.] THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 97 the outside, thus forming a cleat for lift- ing purposes. The half sides are then nailed on; and the top edge planed down to an approximate level. The width of these boxes inside is usually fifteen inches, and where long top bars, are used an out- side cleat may be nailed along the aide of the box. These boxes are lined with stiff brown paper tacked neatly and closely to the sides, and a cover of similar material is folded and tied with string below the cleat. Such boxes hold about a score of
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. t\,March 9, 1905.] THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. 97 the outside, thus forming a cleat for lift- ing purposes. The half sides are then nailed on; and the top edge planed down to an approximate level. The width of these boxes inside is usually fifteen inches, and where long top bars, are used an out- side cleat may be nailed along the aide of the box. These boxes are lined with stiff brown paper tacked neatly and closely to the sides, and a cover of similar material is folded and tied with string below the cleat. Such boxes hold about a score of combs and may be piled up in small space, and are much more satisfactory than all sorts and sizes of makeshift hives. They are practically moth-proof, and access is easily obtained, whilst the contents may be clearly designated up on the card tacked to the outside. It is said that, some Con- tinental bee-keepers store their empty combs in sand, filling the cells full of the material, and covering the combs. If the pest were severe enough to warrant the trouble, this plan would seem to offer pro- tection to combs which were actually free from eggs and larvae. For ease and convenience of handling spare combs during the season, I have not seen any more convenient arrangement than the cupboard rack illustrated be- low : —. Rack for Store-Combs. Wlicn to Store.—Unquestionably, no comb should ever be allowed to lie about, but should immediately be transferred to its place. Left about, it is not only a temptation to the wax moth and the prowl- ing bee, but runs the risk of damage by more clumsy enemies. Wherefore, put away the spare combs at once, clear up as you go along, and see them safely into the box or rack. Do not, however, place un- examined combs, with possible grubs lurk- ing along the top bars, amongst combs which you are fairly sure are free from the pest. Examine so far as you can, and quarantine them if possible. Sorting.—But the season in full swing does not perha
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