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BEES AND BEE-KEEPING. 



a I inch beeding plane, the bit so formed as to work 

 a nice beed on the corner of the board, and at the 

 same time cut a channel \ inch deep, and of proper 

 width, to receive the glass, which should be cut 5^ 

 by 12£ to fit nicely in the groove. Boxes made in 

 this manner are both neat, convenient and cheap, 

 and will sell readily in any market, without any de- 

 duction for tare. 



This style of boxes, to suit a retail trade, m&y be 

 made 6 inches square, or half size, weighing from six 

 to seven pounds, when well filled. Many customers 

 will buy one of these small boxes, when it would not 

 be desirable to buy one of larger size. 



THE SECTIONAL HONEY BOX. 



This is a view of the sectional honey box. No. 1 is a ring or single sec- 

 tion, partly detached. It is made of stuff § in. thick by lh in. wide ; when 

 finished each ring is 6£ in. square on the outside ; eight of these sections 

 compose a box 6£ in. by 12 in. A small triangular comb-guide is put in the 

 centre of the top piece of the soction. If the proper space is observed, bee3 

 will build a comb in each with great regularity. 



The sectional honey box was recently patented by 

 John S. Harbison (of the firm of W. C. & J. S. Har- 

 bison). It is composed of eight rings, or frames, 



