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called supers, and the filled combs are either cut from them or un- 

 capped, and the honey extracted. They are not usually wired. 

 (Figures 6a and 6b). 



Arrangements for producing honey in sections are somewhat more 

 complicated. The shallow chamber is much the same as above, but 

 special holders are provided for carrying small boxes or "sections" 

 in which the bees build the combs. Strips of tin or wood separate 

 each row of sections to prevent the bees bulging the surface of the 

 combs. (Figure 7). 



Fig. 7. — Hive with Comb Honey Super. 



HONEY BOABDS. 



Honey boards, so-called, are devices for use between the body 

 (brood chamber) of the hive and the surplus compartment (super). 

 The most satisfactory one is made of slats between which are fixed 

 perforated strips of metal or accurately spaced wires to prevent the 



Fig. S. — Honey Board. 



