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and bottom, or such spaces on all sides. In the latter case it 

 is proposed to give free communication throughout the entire 

 crate instead of through each row of sections only. The 

 advantages of intercommunication are doubtful, while the 

 section of comb is certainly more difficult to handle, does not 

 look so neat, and cannot be so conveniently packed for market 

 as the old style. 



The widths in general use are — 2 inches to be used with 

 separators, or if inches without ; each 4J inches by 4^ inches, 

 to hold I lb. of honey. Sections to hold 2 lbs. are not in 

 demand, but those to contain about one-half pound may 

 generally be disposed of ; these should be i^ inches through, 

 4i inches deep, and barely 3 inches wide. 



Folding Sections. 



By making a block to fit the inside of a section, fastening 

 it horizontally to a table, the operation of folding can be 

 carried through at a rapid rate, and one can always be certain 

 of them coming true to square. With a lever and cramp 

 motion to take the strain at two opposite corners, the tenons 

 may be locked together as fast as the sections can be laid on 

 the block. In dry weather these sections must first be 

 damped at the V'^uts, or many will break. 



The one-piece section has now taken such a hold in 



general estimation that no other style will ever supersede it ; 



- but where the apiarist has the time and convenience to make 



for his own use, my simple bee-space section will cost him 



even less than the, other. 



Simmins' Bee-space Sections. 



These were introduced some fourteen years since, and 

 have been much appreciated wherever offered for sale. Glass 

 was used for the top and bottom rails in the first instance, and 

 the top rail was split to receive foundation. 



