MOVABLE-FKAMK HIVES. 



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(flg. 71), &heet-iron shoulder, supporting the frame, similar 

 to Root's tin edge. This can be dispensed wilh altogether, 

 but in such cases, the rabbet should be only deep enough 

 for the frame to hang as represented in llg. 54. The plain 



Fig. 72. 

 SHOWING HOW THE SPACING WIRE IS FIXED. 



wooden rabbet is objectionable,' because the bees glue the 

 frame shoulders with propolis. Yet we use it in our hives 

 almost altogether, because of the difficulty of fitting the 

 division-board closely otherwise. 



