USE OP FOUNDATION IN SECTIONS 



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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 wiU 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 



rOUNOATION' 



SECTION 

 HOLOeR 

 Rur 



METAL rORM TO 

 SPREAD SECTIONS APAnr 



WOOD FRAME 



5PHT aecTiows 



Fig. 73. — Dr. L. D. Leonard method of putting foundation into split sectionfi. 



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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