. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 118 THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. Feb. 18, 19C4. Contributed Articles Converted Cane-Sugar is Not Honey. BY MORLEY PETTIT. WE know that chemists have succeeded in putting to- gether the elements in their proper proportion which constitute living organisms, but failed to add the spark of life. It is facetiously related that hen's eggs were produced which hatched chickens, but without feathers. In. honey from different sources in fixed proportions, and if, for any reason, they are unable to supply this particular flavor, their sale of honey is seriously aff
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 118 THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. Feb. 18, 19C4. Contributed Articles Converted Cane-Sugar is Not Honey. BY MORLEY PETTIT. WE know that chemists have succeeded in putting to- gether the elements in their proper proportion which constitute living organisms, but failed to add the spark of life. It is facetiously related that hen's eggs were produced which hatched chickens, but without feathers. In. honey from different sources in fixed proportions, and if, for any reason, they are unable to supply this particular flavor, their sale of honey is seriously affected. Now, if the statement that " honey is practically cane- sugar already digested " were given prominence in the pub- lic press, what would be the result ? A revival of the " Wiley lie " with renewed vigor, and also a hard blow to the reputation of extracted honey, whose good name we are trying so hard to put beyond reproach. I would say with Prof. Cook, "It seems to me that one of the blessed uses of our Christianity, is to teach and persuade people to let in the ; I would add, however, that it is better, sometimes, to be conservative even in mat- ters of such import as stating " truth," and to be especially careful that we state a whole truth. Ontario, Canada. No. 2.—Getting Both Increase and Honey. BY J. B. JOHNSON. (Continued from page 102.) HAD only one swarm abscond; that was my I fault. They lit in a tall tree, and in getting them down I dropped them, and although I hived them they were as mad as hornets, and I think that is why they left. On a warm day, if I hive a large swarm thus, I take a blanket or piece of carpet, wet it in a tub of cold water, wring out some of the water, and put over the hive for a day or two, letting it hang down on the south side. I also use a venti- lated cover, and have practically no trouble from absconding. I have a young peach-orchard in and near the apiary, and in there the swarms would
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