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BEES AND BEE-KEEPING, 
larger spaces have comb built in them ; smaller ones 
are stopped by propolis. 
Huber,* in writing to Bonnet, August 13th, 1789, 
Fig. 8.— Huber’s Book, or Leaf Hive, and Parts (Scale, |). 
A, Book-hive— e, e. Entrances ; s, s, Side Leaves ; h. Hinges. B, Side View of 
Frame, or Leaf— Top Bar ; c. Comb ; p, p, Pegs. C, Part of Bin, Cross 
Section ; Lettering as before. 
points out that, in using an “ observatory hive,” as 
recommended by Reaumur, and consisting essentially 
* “Nouvelles Observations sur les Abeilles.” Unabridged Edition. 
Fran9ois Huber, 1814. 
