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as the hive expands in summer any number of bodies 

 may be added. 



The frames (Fig. 18) that hang inside will now receive 

 attention. Those principally in use are the "Simplicity" 

 and ' ' Hoffman. ' ' Both frames may be used in Langstroth 

 hives, and measure the same top and bottom; the 



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difference exists in the side bars. The Simplicity 

 (Fig. 20) is of even width all round, top, bottom and sides. 

 To prevent the combs butting up against one another and 

 crushing the bees, the frames require to be spaced a 

 certain distance apart. The apiarist must rely on his 

 eye to gauge the spacing. On the other hand the Hoffman 

 style (Fig. 18) has small projections on the end bars to 

 prevent the frames getting too close together. They can 



