1896 



GLEANINGS3IN BEE CULTURE. 



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tftken from the ends so as to nail from both 

 ways, to strengthen the frame. When the 

 screen is tacked on there is a IJ^-inch space for 

 bees to cluster above the tops of the frames of 

 the hive; and the ends being H in. higher when 

 lids are put on, there is a ><<-in. space between 



the screen and the under side of the lid, giving 

 the necessary ventilation or draft of air over 

 the bees. When on the wagon the draft of air 

 is across. If the screens were made within ^ 

 in. of the tops of the frames, the bees would 

 then have a bearing to crowd in, and smother 



MOVING-RACK FOR HAULING A WHOLE APIARY. ' 



Floor-=j)aee, 7x16; side slats, 3^ ft. high ; Spafilding: springs, 3 tons cap.acity; carries 3 tiers of single-story 10 frame Lang- 

 gtroth hives. 16 X 23 bottoms. Bi-d pieces 3 x 8; eross-pieces 3 x 4, i-trong and firm enough Co hold up 6 or 8 tons: side-pieces for 

 stalie-irons. 3 x 4 x 16; seat-standards. )i x 6; stakes, 2x3; slats, 1x1^ riveted to stakes. The flooring is thoroughly bolted. No. 

 1 matched fl loring; all made from No.l selected Oregon piue, or ttr, and thoroughly bolted. Made at my apiary, spring of 1896, ■ 

 mproved i>lans. 



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MOViNG R\UK FOR HAULING A WHULK APIARY. 



Fl'iurspicu. / xlMitt.; si>ii,<4f -liifh; carries each tier SO colonies, or 10) double-story colonies. 1 have bad 1.50 single-story 

 colonies on it atone tune. Gipacity of spi-injs, 5 tons. 1 e'ltimitrt Che weigit of tuis ra'rk at 1000 lbs. The rack will tit any if- 

 iu(!h bolster of lumber wag )n. A set of broil steps slide ia unier for loa ling Be Ipiece^.S x 8 x 2); ci-o<s-pieces. 3x4; side- 

 pieces for stake irons 3x4 x ;J0; stake's. 3 x 3 x 4'<J; slats. 1 x 2. ah riveted s.-at st in I irjs. -i x 6. thorou.jhly bolted, and very Arm 

 made at my apiary, spring of 1893. Mr. J. B. Cherry, an old bee man, is seen at left of driver. 



