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GLASS HIVES. 
in glass hives of another kind will not pay, it is 
doubtful if we get it. I will describe it as briefly as 
possible. Two frames or sashes about two and a half 
feet square, containing glass, are so fastened together 
as to leave room for only one comb between them, 
about an inch and three-fourths apart. A comb of 
this size will not support itself by the top and edges; 
hence, it is necessary to put in numerous cross-bars to 
assist in supporting it. Outside the glass are doors to 
keep the whole dark, to be opened when we wish to 
inspect proceedings. Under the bottom is a board or 
frame, to keep it in an upright position, &c. Probably 
but few will be induced to make one. I will therefore 
describe another; a hive that I think will pay better. 
ONE LIKE COMMON HIVE PREFERRED. 
If we expect to know what bees are doing in ordi- 
nary hives, we must have one similar in every respect, 
in size, shape, number of bees, &c. The construction 
of royal cells will be watched by most observers with 
the greatest interest ; now these are generally on one 
edge of the combs. The bees leave a space half an 
inch or more between the edges of the combs and one 
side of the hive, near half the length of it, appar- 
ently for no other purpose but to have room for these 
cells, as the other edges of the same combs are 
generally attached to the Live at the bottom. 
WHAT MAY BE SEEN. 
Now instead of having one piece or pane of glass 
in the side of several hives, I would recommend 
