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B B are 4in. wide, l£in. thick, and 16in. long ; nailed on edge, 

 3in. back from each end. These pieces keep the hive a 

 sufficient height off the ground ajid prevent the bottom board 

 twisting. 



Fig, 43.— BOTTOM BOARD, 

 ALIGHTING BOARD. 



This is a very necessary part of the hive. Placed in front 

 of the entrance, it makes a capital landing stage for the bees, 

 and thus saves many from falling to the ground when heavily 



FiB. 44,— ALIGHTING BOAED. 



laden. The platform B (Fig. 44) is 16in. long, 9in. wide, and 

 fin. thick. The upper edge should be slightly bevelled, to fit 

 snug against the bottom board. The pieces A are Sin. long 

 and 4in. wide at their widest part, tapering down to l^in. at 

 the outer end. The handiest way of making these is to cut 



