HIVES. 



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is placed over the Trames. This quilt should be the exact size 

 of the inside of the hive, and may be made of carpet, felt, 

 American cloth, etc. , 



In summer three such quilts will be suflEicient to maintain 

 the necessary warmth ; but in winter there should be at least 

 four thicknesses of carpet or else plenty of newspapers placed 

 on the top of the quilt to maintain the heat. 



Fig. 14a. — The Bar Frame Hive complete. A, Roof ; B, Doubling Box ; c, Body Box ■ 

 D, Floor Board, Alighting Board, and Stand. 



