MOVABLK-FIIAME HIVES. 



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ders, etc., etc., and sometimes helps to hide the queen from 

 the Apiarist's diligent search. It hinders the bee-keeper 

 when he wants to watch closely the sport of bees before the 

 entrance. 



Fig. 66. 

 DOUBLB-STOET LANGSTROTH "SIMPLICITY," WITH POBTICO. 



339. When the portico-hive is used, two entrance blocks 

 sire provided, as per accompanying diagram. By changing 



Mg. 67. 



KNTKANCE BLOCKS. 



a, hive closed; b, c, d, e, f, gradTially enlaiged openings. 



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