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A Modern Bee-Farm 



CHAPTER X. 



MODERN HIVES. 



HOW CONSTRUCTED AND FURNISHED. 



THE chief feature of the Modern hive is that each comb is 

 built in a separate frame, enabling such to be removed at 

 will without force; and without in any way soiling or injuring the 

 comb. Each frame stands about §-inch from its neighbour, and 

 i^ inches from the centre of one to that of the next, though this 

 space may be varied to suit different requirements as hereafter 

 shewn. The frame rests only upon or in the hive proper by a lug 



Position of Frame resting 

 on zinc runners. 



Frame end resting 

 on bevelled edge. 



or ear at each end, and a space of not more than |-inch must be 

 allowed between the two end bars of the frame and the walls of 

 the hive ; while not less than ^-inch should be provided between 

 the bottom rail and the floor ; or |-inch at the sides. 



