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at the front V^ incli deep liy the width of the hive. This 

 is apparent in Fig. 14. 



Covers are of all shapes and sizes. The climate is 

 the principal factor in determining the class of cover 

 required. Very hot districts require a ventilated gable 

 lid (Fig. 3); where the smiimer will permit the use of 



Fig. 17. Jjang.stroth Hive for Comb-honey. 



a flat cover use a single board % incb thick, 2 feet long- 

 by 14 inches wide, nailed to two pieces of hardwood VA 

 inches by VA inches by 14 inches. The whole is then 

 covered with galvanised iron. (Fig. 15). No nails should 

 be placed on to]); it is simply nailed round the edges. It 

 will be noticed that the dimensions given are mostly 

 eight-frame size. For this reason, it is a convenient size, 

 perhai)S the most convenient. Used as a winter hive 

 one body crammed full of bees is easier kept warm, and 



