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leaned against the outside of the hive. This will permit of space for 
easy movement in handling the remaining frames, which can be placed 
to one side as they are examined in succession. After the last frame 
has been examined, the frames can be lifted over to position and the 
one or two leaning against the outside of the hive returned to their 
place. 
Vig. 14.—Handling frame 2nd position. 
Fig. 15.—Hand@ling frame 3rd position. 
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UNITING. 
It will be desirable at times to unite colonies for various reasons. 
While some of these reasons are sufficient to justify the operation, yet 
owing to the difficulty of successful uniting it should usually be re- 
sorted to only when the weakened colony can not be built up by feed- 
