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the dimensions of the frames, it is usual to speak of the latter 
only when comparing different hives. Now the principal 
frames—modifications of the “Langstroth,” which is 17g. 
by 94in.—are known by the following names :—The Quinby, 
184in. by 1ldin.; the American, 12in. by 12in.; the Briagt 
Standard, 14in. by 8in.; and the Gallup, 114in. by 11jn. 
All these are the outside measurements of the frames. There 
are a few other sizes used, but the foregoing are the principal 
ones. All these frames have their advocates, but it has 
been frequently asserted, and I believe with truth, that there 
are more of the original Langstroth size in use than of all 
the others put together. The general opinion of late years 
has been in favour of a shallow frame, of medium length, as 
being best for the storage of surplus honey and most convenient 
and handy for manipulation. Of the frames mentioned 
above, two answer this description, viz., the “British Standard K 
and the “Langstroth.” For several reasons I consider the 
latter preferable. 
To give a detailed description of each of the hives enumerated 
above would occupy too much space, and I feel convinced that 
it could only serve to confuse beginners, who require at the 
start not so much to know tke particulars of all hives as to be 
guided in the selection of the best. It would be impossible in 
a work of this kind to enter into the details of all the different 
hives and systems of management without extending it to an 
unreasonable length, nor do I consider it either necessary or 
desirable for the reason already given. I shall therefore, with 
only occasional reference to other appliances and systems, and 
without dogmatically condemning any, confine myself as much 
as possible to describing and recommending such as I have 
found by experience to be the best. 
THE LANGSTROTH HIVE. 
This hive, which has now stood the test of thirty years’ trial, 
is more in favour to-day than at any previous time. In 1851 
Mr. Langstroth gave it to the world, and, as Professor Cook 
says, ‘it left the hands of the great master in so perfect a form 
that even the details remain unchanged by many of our first 
bee-keepers.” 
Early in 1878 it was my good fortune to become acquainted 
with this particular hive. For years previous to that time I 
