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scarcely distinguishable in the centre of the 

 comb. 



It is necessary to use foundation, as when 

 left to themselves the bees build their combs 

 in all directions, but if sheets or strips of 

 this foundation are fixed to the under side 

 of the top bar of the frame, it becomes a 

 guide on which they work. 



There are, of course, different methods 

 of fixing foundation in frames and sections, 

 and for a beginner it would be a saving 

 of time, and probably material, to obtain 

 proper assistance in fitting up a hive for 

 the first time. 



Perhaps the most simple way is one 

 recommended in Cowan's Guide Book. 

 Procure a piece of wood f-inch thick, 

 just the size to fit into the frame, and on 

 the under side nail two pieces of wood 

 projecting about an inch at each end. Then 

 lay the sheet of foundation on the board 

 and place the frame on the projecting ends. 

 Push the foundation well against the under 



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