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above. The bees are permitted to occupy the two 

 lower frames for brood and stores. 



I have not had the opportunity of testing the 

 merits of this hive, but it strikes me that the frame 

 is too complicated and detached, so much space being 

 « taken up by the divisions or partitions in the frames, 

 which is more difficult to keep warm than if comb. 

 Of other hives on the movable comb principle, but 

 little is yet known. 



CHAPTER VIII. 



HONEY BOXES. 



The style of spare honey receptacles is an impor- 

 tant feature in bee-keeping. As in most places the 

 surplus honey is the chief reliance for revenue, con- 

 sequently it is highly important that it be got up for 

 market in the best shape. I have used various kinds 

 of boxes for some years, among others the wooden 

 boxes made of boards f thick, box 12f inches long, 

 6 inches square, with glass in one end ; holes were 

 bored in these to correspond with holes in the honey- 

 board, For home use, and for a number of custom- 

 ers, these boxes served a very good purpose; they 

 are cheap, and easily made. 



GI^ASS BOXES. 



I also make boxes with glass sides, the top, bottom 

 and ends of wood. These I get out 6 inches wide, 

 bottoms and tops 12f in length, and ends 5 J. I used 



