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with a convenient projection before and behind. Nor 
does it matter whether the hive-boards are made 
square or round. A range of this kind occupies very 
little space, and presents few facilities for the incur- 
sions of insects or other annoyers of bees. The hives 
ought to have a good interval between them; but it is 
an advantage that on this plan they can be moved, by 
sliding the boards to the right or left, if cireumetances 
call for it. A range on the same principle might 
