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The upper and lower edges of the “ follower”’ should beso bevelled 
on one side as to provide a bee-way between the section and 
the “ follower ’’; the bevelled side should be turned towards the 
sections. The inner edges of the front board of the crate are 
similarly bevelled. The spaces between the rails on which the 
sections rest are blocked by slips of wood to a distance of 14 
inches from the back of the crate, so as to prevent bees passing 
up behind the follower. , 
The ‘“ Divisional’? section-crate (Figs. 1 and 6) is similar in 
principle ; it consists of three separate crates, 
30. Divisional each capable of holding seven two-inch wide 
Section-crate. one-pound sections in one row; the three 
divisions, holding twenty-one sections in all, 
may be placed on the hive together, or one or two divisions may 
be used, as necessitated by circumstances ; it is principally in- 
tended for use when the honey flow is restricted, at which period 
it is often advantageous to remove completed sections, leaving 
on the hive those which have not been filled. If it is desired to 
use the divisional crate in lieu of an economic crate, it is advis- 
able to screw laths to the front and back of the three divisions, 
so that they may be used as one crate. Many bee-keepers use 
the “ economic ”’ crate only. 
The “ doubling ”’-box (Fig. 7) is a box to hold ten bar-frames ; 
it is somewhat similar in construction to 
31. Doubling-box. the body-box, on which it is placed when 
in use (120); it is only used when it is 
desired that the bees shall store honey in frames from which 
it is afterwards to be extracted (124). The “ doubling ”-box is 
often referred to as a “‘ super ’’-box. A hole 3 inch in diameter 
should be bored about } an inch from the bottom of the front of 
the “‘ doubling ’’-box to permit of the escape of drones therefrom, 
this hole to be fitted with a wood or cork plug, so that it may be’ 
opened occasionally. ‘ 
Two kinds of comb foundation are required, ‘‘ brood” or 
“frame”? foundation, and “super” or 
32. Comb Foundation. “‘ section’’ foundation. The make known 
as ““ weed” foundation is considered the 
best ; inferior foundation is liable to stretch, thereby producing 
vadly-shaped combs, which cause trouble in the brood frames 
and reduce the value of sections. Foundation should be stored 
in a dry room at a moderate or warm temperature ; if kept in a 
damp room it will be mildewed, and if stored in a cold room it 
will become brittle. When foundation is mildewed or brittle it 
should not be used in frames nor in sections until its original 
colour and pliant condition have been restored by warmth: a 
convenient method of doing so is to hold the sheet of founda- 
tion at a moderate distance from a fire, first placing the founda- 
tion in frames or sections, or else using paper or any other suit- 
able material to prevent the fingers coming into contact with 
the sheets of foundation when holding them. 
