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by Tegetmeier, in i860. Mr. Woodbury, to whom 

 reference has been already made more than once, 

 afterwards brought out the frame-hive which met 



Fig. 48. — The Woodbury Hive. 



with the first general acceptance by apiarians in 

 this country. 



As originally made, it consisted of a wooden box, 

 \\\ inches square on the inside, and 9 inches deep. 



Fig. '49. — ^Woodbury Straw Bak-Frame. Hive. 



The frames were ten in number, each 13 inches long 

 by 7J inches high. The ends projected, and fitted 

 into notches at the back and front ; but this arrange- 

 ment was found to be objectionable, from the secure 

 manner in which the bees were able to glue them 

 down with propolis. As facility of lifting without 



