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THH BBE-KEKPBR'S GUIDE; 



most, of our first bee-keepers, should ever bear his name. 

 Thus, though many use square frames like the Gallup, or deep 

 frames, yet all are Ivangstroth hives. 



CHARACTER OF THE HIVE. 



The main feature of the hive should be simplicity, thereby 

 excluding drawers and traps of all kinds. The hive should be 

 made of good pine or whitewood lumber, thoroughly seasoned. 



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Principle of Warping. — From A. I. Moot Co. 



planed on both sides, and painted white on the outside. In 

 making the Live nail the heart side of the board out, so as to 

 prevent warping. To understand why see Fig. 85. Figure 84 



Fig. 86. 



One-story Lattgstroth Hive. — Frotu A. J. Moot Co. 



represents a two-story L,angstroth hive. As will be seen, this 

 has a portico, and a bottom-board firmly nailed to the hive. 

 Although Mr. L,angstroth desired both these features, and 

 many now are like-minded, many others omit both features. 



