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and placing a division board between the two, with a large 
bole in the centre to admit the bees to pass from the upper 
to the lower part, and giving the bees entrance from the 
outside to both parts. 
Tiie Compound Hive as represented in Fig. 1 is a non- 
swarmer, or two stories high, beautifully proportioned, and 
will hold over 250 pounds of honey when filled. In this 
E osition it will also accommodate two or three swarms of 
ees, should the bee-keeper have them come out together as 
is frequently the case, thus enabling the bee-master to divide 
them at pleasure without loss or injury. Or it can be used 
for one swarm, giving plenty of room for increase, and thus 
prevent natural swarming. 
Where large quantities of honey are desired from a single 
swarm this form (Fig. 1,) is most desirable. We should 
always bear in mind that when put in this condition one-half 
of the combs and honey should be put in the under part, 
filling up each with empty frames, as they will then go to 
work immediately in both parts. 
