The Italian System of Bee Keeping - Being an Exposition of Don Giotto Ulivi's Economical Frame Hives and Honey Extractor

Contained within this book is an exposition of the "Italian System" of bee-keeping, being Don Giotto Ulivi's frame hive design and honey extractor. It explores the benefits and drawbacks of the method in question with helpful diagrams and simple explanations. "The Italian System of Bee Keeping" will appeal to those with an interest in the development and history of bee-keeping, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections. Contents include: "The Giotto Hive", "To Make the Frames", "General Management", "Situation for Hives","To Avoid being Stung", "Transferring Combs from Old to Giotto Hives", "Making Artificial Swarms", "To Stock a Giotto Hive with a Natural Swarm", "Extraction of Honey from the Comb", "How to Use the Smielatore", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

© 2017 Home Farm Books (Ebook): 9781473342705

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Ebook: 21 september 2017