Hive for [illegible]. Hive for cold winters see Q (16)z
Hive, [illegible] for winter [illegible] i Hiving, see preceding page H
15. Bottom board should be on a slant to aid
the bees in carrying out the dead [inserted: to defend themselves], etc. , but
more particularly to carry away the perspiration
and should be so constructed that this will
run off, and not lodge to cause mould. 
16. The hive should admit [crossed out: any] of easily having a
swarm without injury to the bees or
risquing the destruction of the queen. 
17. The hive should be capable of being adjusted
to the wants of small and feeble colonies. 
[inserted: and yet be capable of being enlarged to its useful dimensions]
[crossed out: 18. Facilities for taking out or putting in]
[crossed out: comb at pleasure, without at all disturbing it. ]
19. Facilities for feeding both in summer
and winter. 
20. Facilities for safe transportation. 
21. Facilities for drumming or driving out
the bees, for any purpose whatever. 
22. Facilities for inspecting at all times
the condition of the hive. 
[crossed out: 23. Facilities for carrying off a current of air through]
[crossed out: the top of the hive to prevent damp, and mold. ]
24. Adapted to seeing the greatest amount of
pure honey that may be taken away, and
its place when necessary be supplied with
a cheaper article. [crossed out: low hives necessary for this]
25. Facilities for admitting at once the external
atmosphere, so as to warm up the hive and
induce the bees to fly out and [crossed out: cleanse]
discharge their faeces at suitable times in
winter. 
26. Should admit of catching queen at any time. [illegible]
27. Should be convenient for smoking [inserted: or watering] the bees at any time.