^6 THE APIARY. 



TAYLOR'S IMPROVED COTTAGE HIVE. 



This hive is similar in principle to the cottager's. 

 It is also similar in size, with the exception of being- 

 quite straight at the sides. A zinc rim affords protec- 

 tion from the weather. Under the upper straw hive a^ 

 bell-glass is worked. A mahogany adapting board, 

 with a four-inch hole in the centre, corresponding with 

 that of the hive, supplies an even surface for the glass to 

 rest on, and facilitates its removal when full. For par- 

 ticulars as to stocking and management, see directions for 

 cottager's and improved cottage hives, pages 72 and 83. 



EIGHT-BAR STRAW HIVE. 



This is an ingenious contrivance of Mr. Taylor's. 

 Hoops are worked in the straw, both at the top and 



