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others that I have tried. It is not only the simplest hive 
I have ever seen, but possesses many substantial advan- 
tages that are not possessed by any other hive so far as I 
know. It can be used with any size frame desired. I 
have it in use both with Langstroth and Gallup L. frames. 
I will describe the hive for Langstroth frame, but would 
advise any one to get a good hive asa pattern, if they are 
to adopt them, as much depends on perfect exactness. 
Fic. 63. 
Hed on-Langstro.k Hive. 
F Bottom board, A Brood chamber, 
C Honey board, D Crate with sections, 
£ Cover. 
The bottom board and alighting board (Figure 61) 
may be separate if preferred or not nailed to the hive. 
Mr. Heddon nails the bottom board fast, and lets it project 
at one end as seen in the figure (Fig. 63). A hive stand 
is made by taking two boards (Fig. 63 F) six inches wide 
and nearly as long as the bottom board. Connect these 
at one end by a board 4% inches wide and as long as the 
hive is wide, nailed firmly at the bottom, and into the ends, 
and at the other end by a like board nailed at the bottom. 
We see (Fig. 63) this end piece at the front of the hive 
naile! at the bottom so it rests on the ground. - At the 
