TEGETMEIER'S HIVE.
A modification of the Stewarton boxes was proposed by Mr. Tegetmeier, who adopted the square forms instead of the octagonal, and which certainly has this advantage over its prototype, that the moveable bars will fit any place in any box. The Stewarton may be described as consisting of two or more storifying-boxes, each furnished with seven loose bars to which the combs are attached. These are kept in their places by eight slides, which, when in position, render the loose bars perfect fixtures, so that the boxes may be inverted without the bars or slides losing their position. The size of Mr. Tegetmeier's boxes was originally 113/4 inches square inside, and of two sizes in depth—viz., 7 inches and 5 inches, but now he recommends them to be 131/2 inches square inside by 11 inches deep, each containing eight frames.
The plan of working the Stewarton and Tegetmeier boxes is the same. A very strong swarm, or two weak ones, are placed in two boxes, and when these are well filled, as may be seen by looking through the window behind, a honey box or glass is placed over, and communication made by withdrawing the slides.