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trally through the roof, body, and base, or foot- 

 board. 



As the hive is to hold standard frames, the size 

 of the frame determines the dimensions of the 



ig. 84. Plan of Body-box. 



Fig. 85. Section of Hive for Rearing Queen Bees. 



body box. The outside measure of the standard 

 frame is 14 in. by 8j in. by J in. The top bar 

 is 17 in. long and f in. thick ; the side pieces and 

 the bottom bar are J in. and J in. thick respec- 

 tively. The space between the frame ends and 



