A practical manual gives concise, hands-on instruction for managing bee colonies using the depriving system, aimed primarily at smallholders and cottagers who can profit from hives. It covers hive construction and materials, favoring straw and wood, and describes improved cottage and Nutt-style hives alongside seasonal operations. Practical techniques include uniting weak stocks by fumigation and feeding with sugared ale, methods of taking honey without destroying colonies, and care for queens and combs. Prefatory sections promote local cooperative schemes, loaning hives, and experimental apiaries, while anecdotes and long personal observation illustrate workable procedures and common pitfalls.