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above the brood-nest ; and Fig. 17 is a cross section 

 of the arrangement given in Fig. 15, the dotted 

 lines continued upward indicating the arrangement 

 of the hive for summer use, but showing three sec- 

 tion racks above the brood nest instead of the two 

 shallow-frame boxes, as in Fig. 16. As will be seen, 



Fig. 15. Tiering Bar-frame Beehive arranged for 



Winter Use. 



plenty of room is allowed for winter packing, and 

 accommodation is also provided for a stimulating 

 feeder for spring use, as indicated by dotted lines, 

 above which there is still ample room for warm 

 wraps. 



The hive is suited alike to those who work 

 solely for honey in the comb, and to those who 



