This last method will work nicely in case of fastening into the brood-frames. But I have found that I could fasten them rapidly and very securely by simply pressing them against the rectangular projection from the top-bar already described (page 134). In this case a block (Fig, 68, _a_) should reach up into the frame from the side which is nearest to the rectangular projection--it will be remembered that the projection (Fig. 36) is a little to one side of the centre of the top-bar, so that the foundation shall hang exactly in the centre--so far that its upper surface would be exactly level with the upper surface of the rectangular projection. This block, like the one described above, has shoulders (Fig. 68, _f_), so that it will always reach just the proper distance into the frame. It is also rabbeted at the edge where the projection of the top-bar of the frame will rest, (Fig. 68, _b_), so that the projection has a solid support, and will not split off with pressure. We now set our frame on this block, lay on our foundation, cut the size we desire, which, unless strengthened, will be as long as the frame, and about four inches wide. The foundation will rest firmly on the projection and block, and touch the top-bar, at every point. We now take a board as thick as the projection is deep, and as wide (Fig. 69, _d_) as the frame is long, which may be trimmed off, so as to have a convenient handle (Fig. 69, _e_), and by wetting the edge of this (Fig. 69, _d_) either in water, or, better, starch-water, and pressing with it on the foundation above the projection, the foundation will be made to adhere firmly to the latter, when the frame may be raised with the block, taken off, and another fastened as before. I have practiced this plan for two years, and have had admirable success. I have very rarely known the foundation to drop, though it must be remembered that our hives are shaded, and our frames small. [Illustration: Fig. 69.] The above methods are successful, but probably will receive valuable modifications at the hands of the ingenius apiarists of our land. Study in this direction will unquestionably pay, as the use of this material is going to be very extensive, and any improvements will be hailed with joy by the bee-keeping fraternity. SAVE THE WAX. As foundation is becoming so popular, and is destined to come into general use, it behooves us all to be very careful that no old comb goes to waste. Soiled drone-comb, old, worthless worker-comb, and all fragments that cannot be used in the hives, together with cappings, after the honey is drained out through a coarse bag or colander--which process may be hastened by a moderate heat, not sufficient to melt the wax, and frequent stirring--should be melted, cleansed, and molded into cakes of wax, soon to be again stamped, not by the bees, but by wondrous art. METHODS.