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upper corners, as shown at e ; seven of these frames 

 are suspended in the top of a triangular box, gains 

 being cut to admit the projections of the frames to 

 keep them properly spaced. Each frame is so con- 

 trived that it can be raised into an observatory frame, 

 without the bees having liberty to annoy the ob- 

 server. 



Although it might seem at first sight that this 

 hive was only intended for making observations of 

 the habits of the bee, yet there is no doubt of its 

 having been used for all the purposes required of 

 any hive. This I think is conclusively shown by the 

 following extract, taken from the pamphlet above 

 named : 



" The objects to be attained in the construction 

 and management of an apiary, are to secure the 

 prosperity and multiplication of colonies of bees, to 

 increase the amount of their productive labor, and 

 to obtain their products with facility, and with the 

 least possible detriment to the stock. It is to the 

 interest of the owner, therefore, that he provide for 

 the bees shelter against moisture, and the extremes 

 of heat and cold ; especially sudden vicissitudes of 

 temperature, protection from their numerous enemies, 

 every facility for constructing their combs and for 

 rearing their brood, and that the hive should be so 

 constructed as to allow of every part of the combs 

 being inspected at any moment, and capable of re- 

 moval when requisite ; and while attention is paid to 

 economy, it should be made of materials that will 

 secure its durability." 



