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THE HIVS AND THE adWlY-BEE. 



Ot obseiration. In a state of nature they are m the habit of 

 seeking some hollow, vacant spot beneath a bank or rook, the 

 cleft of a tree, or some similarly dark and secluded situation. 

 The observatory hive is, then, foreign to the natural habits of the 

 insects, and as such, of course, it is not to be recommended. 

 The accompanying cuts will give a good idea of stands for 

 hives. This one is intended for the open ground. It is a post 



set into the ground, with cross pieces let into it. 



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The annexed cuts Show a frame-work for shelves, instead of 



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