Sizes of Frames. Ig! 
The bottom board (Fig. 67) has a raised rim. Thus 
the frames are one-half inch from the bottom. Of course 
the bottom board is loose. Mr. Heddon recommends 
single story wide frames with separators for the sections. 
These are also secured by the screws, and so any frame or 
the whole case can be reversed at will. 
Of course the old Heddon case without separators could 
be used, but could not be reversed. The points of excel- 
lence claimed for this hive, and I know from my expe- 
rience that they are real, are easy contraction of brood 
Fic. 68. 
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chamber, quick inversion of the brood chamber or section 
case, ease and quickness of manipulation, and the inter- 
changeableness of the brood chambers forming the hive, 
and the power we have by quick and easy contraction of 
the brood chamber to get all light-colored honey in the 
sections if we so desire. Mr. J. M. Shuck has also pat- 
ented a hive for which he claims the same advantages 
gained in the new Heddon hive. As with the Heddon 
hive, so with the Shuck; I have not worked with it 
