IMPROVED CHAMBER HIVE. 155 



Plate xxn, fig. 39, represents a section honey box 

 e, composed of square rings or sections (one of which 

 is shown separately). 



The sections are held together by coupling straps 

 (/) inserted into grooves cut in the sides. 



1 1 are tins nailed on the sections to retain the 

 coupling strap in its place. 



Fig. 40, honey-board or chamber floor L, (see plate 

 xiv) made of five-eighths inch lumber, cut ten in- 

 ches long, thirteen inches wide ; battens one and one- 

 half inches wide are nailed on the ends, to prevent 

 warping, making it thirteen inches square. 



There are three apertures cut in its edges, through 

 which the bees ascend to the honey boxes. It is 

 placed ^ in the hive so that one of the apertures is 

 next to the front board, (TF") and one at "each side. 

 The pieces cut out to form the apertures should be 

 kept to close them when not in use. 



IMPROVED CHAMBER HIVE. 



Plate xxni, fig,, 41, represents a front view of 

 the Improved Chamber hive ; b c apertures for in- 

 gress and egress. 



Plate xxiv, fig. 42, side view ; e ventilating aper- 

 tures, and may also be used for egress and ingress. 

 The dotted line / shows the position of the chamber 

 floor. 



Plate xxv, fig. 43, rear view ; h the lid partially 

 elevated, and i shutter partly turned down, showing 



