EE KEEPERS' MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES. 15! 



take three standard frames E (Fig. 145), which are 

 fitted with full sheets of brood foundation. The 



Fig. 145. Section of Swarm Catcher. 



bottom of the catcher is extended about 3 in. in 

 advance of the front, as shown at F (Fig. 145), to 

 form an alighting board for the swarm. A. hole 



Fig. 146. Hive Entrance with Flexible Springs. 



G about 6 in. by 4 in. is cut in the front of the 

 catcher, and is covered- with queen excluder zinc, 



