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coming bees. The legs should stand upon bricks, and the 

 hive be set perfectly level from side to side, with a slight 



Fig. 22. 



downward inclination towards the front to throw out the 

 moisture which accumulates inside. 



The frames fitted with full sheets of foundation are placed 



Fio. 23. 



in position. A covering, called a quilt, of unbleached calico 

 cut the size of the top of the brood chamber, is laid on the 

 top of them to conserve the heat and to prevent the bees going 



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