. Dadant system of beekeeping. Bees. DADANT SYSTEM OF BEEKEEPING 45 « ] The number of frames should be not less than 10, especially in the modified style, which is shorter than the regular Dadant and therefore contains a less amount of surface. The division board should be retained. This means an additional frame space, or an eleven frame width. The double back is useful only in localities where the bees are wintered out-of-doors, without packing cases. Where heavy packing cases are used or where bees are wintered in the cellar, it is better to have hives single- wall all around. It is an econ
. Dadant system of beekeeping. Bees. DADANT SYSTEM OF BEEKEEPING 45 « ] The number of frames should be not less than 10, especially in the modified style, which is shorter than the regular Dadant and therefore contains a less amount of surface. The division board should be retained. This means an additional frame space, or an eleven frame width. The double back is useful only in localities where the bees are wintered out-of-doors, without packing cases. Where heavy packing cases are used or where bees are wintered in the cellar, it is better to have hives single- wall all around. It is an economy and makes the hives lighter for transportation. The encased bottom-board, Dadant fashion, is not Fig. 27 The Modified Dadant hive is equipped with metal cover and reversible bottom. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dadant, C. P. (Camille Pierre), 1851-1938. Hamilton, Ill. , American Bee Journal
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