I simply name mine C1, C2, C3, etc. for Chauvin Honey Farms.
 
I name my landlord's hives M1, M2, etc for Matkin's
 
I name my father's hives A1, A2, etc.
 
not very orginal hugh?
Steven Albritton
LDS Communications, Sports America, Chauvin Honey Farms
Monroe, Louisiana