SkKEP COVERS. 
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shade, made like the first, may be placed. The 
completion of the whole is a 
slightly convex zine cap, of 
about two inches in_ height, 
fitting securely over the central 
opening, like the top of a can- 
ister or pot. There is a pro- 
jecting lateral rim to the cap, 
underneath which air-holes are 
made, similar to those under 
the projection of the shade. 
In winter, and at any time 
when a super hive is not re- 
quired, the cap is placed over 
the shade immediately  sur- 
mounting the stock-hive, re- 
ducing the edifice to one story. 
When feeding is needed by 
the bees, a pan may be 
introduced for the purpose 
within the central opening, 
and covered over by the 
zinc top. In reply to those 
who are dubious as to the 
expediency of using metal 
coverings, it may be re- 
marked that no inconveni- 
ence arises in the present 
case, as neither the shade 
nor its cover comes in 
contact immediately with 
the crown of the hive. 
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Seay 
