 (23) A. 13. 73 14 x 12 x 12 Will give hive holding 10 frames, in central apartments 
And where corner blocks are put in same size frames will fit in front and 
Rear apartments. 18 by 12 by 12 will give [illegible] 13 frames and about the same room
As in present ten frame hive. 22 by 12 by 12 will give 16 frames about size 
Of present 13 frame hive. In second and third styles boxes may be used in corners
So as to get same style of frame inside as in central apartment. The three
Styles of course may be used for perfect exchange of combs. If a very shallow
Upper story be used then top [illegible] will sit as in present style, and moisture will
Pass off around ledge. It will be important to use this, say only three inches high. The movable 
Bottom board may in winter be used to shut over top of central apartment. Where smallest
Size is used may be will to have upper Storey of sufficient height to allow a set 
Of boxes to be put over central frames. If desired before filling up front and rear
Apartments with boxes, boxes may be made of such a size as to allow one frame
To set in front and rear, bees will be less likely than to attach brood too uprights 
Of frames. Of course boxes may be used overall the frames, bottomless boxes 
Bottoms easily put in without any holes after filled, being cut from lower 
Attachments with thin bladed knife, bees will clean out all the running
Honey. If smallest size hive is used an bees need more hoarding comb then
Central apartment contains the will head inside comb nearest to central 
Ones, say two in each. Improved Langstroth hive. As frames running crosswise
Inside apartments prevent giving hive any but very small inclination 
From front to rear, upper story may be made with the proper pitch to shed 
Rain. Upper story of smallest hive maybe about made deep enough to hold 
Frames. (20th) better plan for entrance (strip) regulator. Take out a scant 1/4 inch deep 
By 7/8 inches wide rabbit at each end so that where strip in place bees can pass in and 
Out at ends, corner strips not interfering. The whole strip may be supported
On tacks or screwheads any height desired. In winter not over 1/8 inch two
Let out bad air and let in good air, no mice, bees go in and 
Out at corners. May be used in combination with triangular blocks. 
The 10 inch frame hive with six in each of side apartments will probably be the only style 



