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Body of a Hive. 



a form that even the details remain unchanged by many 

 of our first bee-keepers, should ever bear his name. 

 Thus though many use square frames like the Gallup, 

 or deep frames, yet all are Langstroth hives. 



CHARACTEK OF THE HIVE. 



The main feature of the hive should be simplicity, 

 thereby excluding drawers and traps of all kinds. The 

 hive should be made of good pine or white wood lumber, 

 thoroughly seasoned and planed on both sides. Figure 

 36 represents a two-story Langstroth hive. As will 



Langstroth Hive. 



be seen this has a portico, and a bottom board firmly 

 nailed to the hive. Although Mr. Langstroth desired 

 both these features, and many now are like minded, 



Fra, 37. 



One-Story Langstroth. 



many others omit both features. This hive holds 

 eight frames, which is as many as Buch bee-keepera 



