TASTEXIXG IT IX THE FRAMES. 



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perature to handle it when fastening it in the frames, though 

 some degrees lower will not be injurious. 



The best grade of foimdation for brood or extract- 



Fig 147 



THE PARKER FASTENER. 



ing combs is that which measures about six square feet to 

 the pound; that for sections, ten to twelve feet. On this 



Fig. 148. 



THE RAUCHFUSS. 



Section folder and foundation fastener. 



latter grade, the comb is not so readily built, for the bees 

 have to add their own wax to it. 



