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inserted. The wood slats are set in a suitable framework so 

 as to be alternate with the eight brood- frames used in the 

 brood-chamber. The strips of zinc have two rows of perfo- 

 rations and are let into the saw kerfs so that the perforations 

 come within ^ of an inch of the wood, affording a ready foot- 

 hold for the bees to pass through. This honey-board is the 

 original invention of Dr. G. L. Tinker, who decided to make 

 it a gift to beekeepers, and it is now public property. As 



Fig. 3. The Nonpareil bee-hive, 



an invention it is second to none of the valuable agents now 

 considered indispensable to successful apiculture. 



The section super is composed of a framework or case with 

 removable side held in place by adjustable hooks. The case 

 supports six wide frames each holding four sections. The top 

 and bottom bars of the frames are only -^^ of an inch thick 

 and are prevented from sagging by a centre bar. Wood sep- 

 arators having three perferations are used betv^een the frames 

 and sections. The latter are made with open sides. There 

 are twelve openings into each section affording the most per- 

 fect ventilation of the super and hence rapid ripening of the 

 honey. The size used is 4JX4iXl|, and holds exactly one 

 pound. The cover is double and lined with roofing tin on top 



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