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Title: The Italian Alp-bee; or, The gold mine of husbandry

Author: H. C. Hermann


Release date: January 1, 2023 [eBook #69676]
Most recently updated: October 19, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: Geo. Neighbor and Sons, 1860

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Credits: Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.

*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ITALIAN ALP-BEE; OR, THE GOLD MINE OF HUSBANDRY ***

NEIGHBOUR'S
IMPROVED BEE-HIVES

FOR

TAKING HONEY WITHOUT THE DESTRUCTION OF THE BEES.

DRAWINGS AND DETAILED LISTS FORWARDED ON RECEIPT OF POSTAGE STAMPS

1. NUTT'S COLLATERAL BOX HIVE.

Consists of three collateral boxes, and octagon top box to cover the bell glass,—swarming is prevented. Price, £6. 15s. Stand for ditto, 16s.

2. NEIGHBOR'S IMPROVED SINGLE BOX HIVE.

Working one large flat glass above, is fitted with a Thermometer, &c. Price, complete, £3. 3s. Stand for ditto, 10s. 6d.

3. TAYLOR'S SHALLOW BOX OR EIGHT BAR HIVE.

Consists of three boxes t»o of them fitted with moveable bars for the more convenient deprivation of the honey protected from the weather by a cover of wood. Price, £3. 10s. Stand for ditto, 10s. 6d.

4. TAYLOR'S AMATEUR BAR HIVE.

With three boxes, furnished with seven moveable bars in each box; this Beehive has no additional cover, but is made of stouter wood.—Vide page 55, "Taylor's Bee Keeper's Manual." Price, £3. 5s. Stand for ditto, 10s. 6d.

5. NEIGHBOUR'S IMPROVED COTTAGE HIVE.

Working three bell glasses, is neatly and strongly made of straw, it has three windows in the lower Hive, with a thermometer affixed to the center one. This Hive will be found to possess more practical advantages and is more easy of management than any other Beehive that has been introduced. Price, complete, £1. 15s. Stand for ditto, 10s, 6d.

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