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into a frame or " crate," so that they may con- 

 veniently be placed upon, or removed from, the top 



FIG. 56. GLASS FRAME HIVE, WITH SUPER. 



of a hive. If kept properly warm, and well pro- 

 tected by their cover, not only do the bees, when 

 needing room for storage, readily take to them, but 



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