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THE AMERICAN FARMER, 



CHAFF ECLECTIC HIVE. 



The following cut illustrates the improved Chaff Eclectic hive. A represents the main 

 body of the hive of which the front and back are double-walled, the inner walls J being very 

 thin, and thickly perforated with small holes. 

 The four inch space between the walls is occu 

 pied by two sheets of moth-proof carpet lining, 

 leaving a space of three inches between the 

 sheets, which, filled with chaff, serves to keep 

 the bees warm and also absorbs and carries off 

 the moisture generated by the swarm. D is a 

 close-fitting division board or follower, of which 

 there are two. These dividers are formed by 

 covering both sides of close-fitting frames with 

 moth-proof carpet lining overlaid with perforated 

 veneering in the same manner as the front and j= 

 rear wall of the hive. When these are in place K 

 the breeding apartment of the hive is double 

 walled throughout, and the inner wall presents 

 an entire surface perforated with small holes 

 leading direct to the absorbing material, and so the hive is rendered dry and warm in the 

 severest weather. It is manufactured by A. J. King & Co., of New York. 



The Nellis Chaff hive, made by Houck & Peet, of 

 Canajoharie, New York, is similar in some respects to 

 the latter, yet differing very materially in others. It 

 has facilities for accommodating two or more colonies at 

 one time, if desired, and can be packed with chaff in 

 winter to secure protection against the cold. The cut 

 shows one end of the hive, also one follower removed. 

 Either end can be removed in an instant when conven 

 ience requires it. Eesting on the pieces C, seventeen 

 brood frames can be put in the main hive, either for 

 extracting honey or accommodating two colonies. Loose 

 following boards by a simple device, are secured 

 against the brood frames, thus making the brood cham 

 ber adjustable at any point. By means of a division 

 board and entrance at both sides at A, two colonies can 

 be quickly and comfortably accommodated. Broad 



frames of boxes can be set at the sides and all closed up by the followers. The spaces over 

 the frames gives a large room for top storing. The bottom between A and D is double 



THE NELLIS CHAFF HIVE. 



LANGSTROTH HIVE. 



IMPROVED LANGSTROTH HIVE. 



walled and can be packed with chaff or other material. The walls at C are If inches thick, 

 so that colonies packed at two sides, bottom and top, are well protected against cold. Or if 

 desired, the brood frames can be turned half-way around and thus chaff can be packed on 

 all sides. 



