USE OF FOUNDATION IN SECTIONS 145 
By using split sections a nice appearing article is the result 
when finished, as there are no holes in the corners and if con- 
ditions are favorable the sections will be well filled. 
Use of Foundation in Sections——Comb foundation is pure 
beeswax rolled thin and by running between rollers printed with 
the size and shape of the bottoms of the cells. The use of foun- 
dation saves the bees much time at a season when every possible 
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assistance counts in additional honey stored. For use in sections 
only the thin or extra thin foundation should be used, as the 
thicker grades will be noticeable in the honey when taken into 
the mouth to eat. As only pure wax is used it is not an adultera- 
tion but if a thicker wax is used than the bees would build it 
will serve to make the product less desirable to the consumer. 
While it is common practice among amateur bee-keepers to 
use but a small starter in the section, the extensive honey pro- 
ducer can ill afford to do with less than full sheets. When the 
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