Note U — Front matter (continued 2)

It may be well in this place to call attention to the distinction between the system of Transferring Bees, in Autumn, in the way now pointed out, and what has sometimes been confounded with it; namely, the practice of Transferring Bees and Combs together, from one hive to another. This I never advocated, except in bar-hives, when it is sometimes practicable, provided the combs are built in straight lines.