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When filled with comb, the bar becomes so firmly cemented to the 

 frame as to admit of its being handled with facility." This con- 

 trivance is, no doubt, very excellent in the hands of Mr. Woodbury ; 

 but in the hands of the unpractised severe mishaps may arise. In 

 warm weather the propolis and wax, with which the bees cement 

 the bar to the frame, becomes soft, consequently in handling the 

 frames, unless dexterity is used, the comb is likely to drop out. We, 

 therefore, recommend that the bar and frame be made both in one : 

 greater firmness and simplicity are thereby gained. Some of these 

 compound bars and frames are kept in stock at our establishment, 

 though they cannot be recommended for general use ; but should 

 any one prefer them, they can be supplied at the same price as 

 the common frames. 



In describing the stock 

 hives of wood, straw, and 

 glass, allusion has frequently 

 been made to the depriving 

 hives, technically called 

 " supers." These are also 

 made of glass in wood frames, 

 13 inches inside, 6 inches deep, with eight bars (witliout frames). 

 The accompanying cut represents the super used with the bar and 

 frame hive. 



Honey-combs in supers are better when made thicker than those 

 for breeding, consequently the bars are placed a little further apart 

 than in the lower or stock hive ; they are either the " Woodbury 

 Eibbed," contrived to induce the straight building of combs, or flat 

 bars with guide combs affixed. 



CovBK. — A loose outer case, forming a complete cover for the hive, 

 is found very useful. The case is made in two parts for convenience, 

 the roof is also separate, having an acorn at top which forms a neat 

 finish. These outside cases are made of wood, and drop lightly over 

 all; when thus protected and fixed on a pedestal, the hive may be placed 

 in the open air in such position as fancy may dictate. The aspect 

 should be south or south-east, and if against a wall, sufficient space 

 must be allowed for a free passage behind, as it is from thence all 

 operations must be conducted by the apiarian. The case and roof 

 with the stand being the only parts exposed to weather, will be the 

 only portions that require painting ; they are sometimes stained and 



