40 THE HIVE AND THE HONEY-BEE. 



or observation. In a state of nature they are in the habit of 

 seeking some hollow, vacant spot beneath a bank or rock, the 

 cleft of a tree, or some similarly dark and secluded situation. 

 The observatory hive is, then, foreign to the natural habits of the 

 insects, and as such, of course, it is not to be recommended. 

 The accompanying cuts will give a good idea of stands for 

 hives. This one is intended for the open ground. It is a post 



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set into the ground, with cross pieces let into it. 



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The annexed cuts show a frame-work for shelves, instead oF 



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