Hives--see Bee-hives 106 Large number may be kept 112 Hive should be ready for swarm 15, 115 Honey cutters 66 Honey Dew 94 Honey, directions for draining from combs 110 Keeping honey in the comb at a warm temperature 110 Huber (Francis), extract from Memoirs of 51 I. Improved cottage hive 31 Improved comb bar 39 Increase of bees 9 India-rubber gloves 74 Impregnation of queen 3 Insects that are injurious 83, 107 Insects, cleansing hives from 83 Interchange of combs for strengthening weak hives 79 Italian honey bee 93, 94, 95 Description of 96 Great honey collecting powers 96, 97 Opinions of German bee-masters 96 Introduction into England 97 Hermann's book on 97, 98 Physical characteristics of 98 Importation of queens in many instances unsuccessful 99 Transporting stocks to Australia 100, 101 At the International Exhibition 70, 100, 101, 121, 122, 123, 124 J. Journal of Horticulture 99 K. Keeping bell glasses warm 25 L. Ligurian honey bee (see Italian bee) Loyalty of bees 4 M. Mortar, not necessary for closing crevices 35 Moths, how entrance is effected 109 How to destroy eggs of 109 N. Neglect of bee-keeping 1 Neighbour's hives (see Bee-hives). Number of eggs in the season 3 Nutt's hives (see Bee-hives) P.