Cazenovia, Wis., Oct. 23, 1893.
Very Light Crop--A Hive-Cover.
My honey crop was very light the past season, being only 250 pounds,
but it does not discourage me. I have 30 colonies in fine condition for
winter.
I send a model of a hive cover that I like very much, and all
bee-keepers who have seen it think it is good. The zinc is crimped
over at each end ⅛ of an inch. It makes a very light cover--weight 4½
pounds, and it is strictly water proof.
I will give a short description of the hive-cover. I call it “The
Favorite.” The zinc is 17 × 21-5/16 inches; the ends of the wood frame
are 4½ × 14¾; sides, 20-5/16 × 2½ inches; thickness of lumber, ⅞ inch.
Shiplapped all around ¾ inch deep, which makes it lap on the hive so
the wind will not blow it off, and it will not leak. This size is for
8-frame hives, Simplicity style, but it can be cut to fit any size
hive. I think this cover will suit Dr. C. C. Miller, as he likes a very
light one. If I have not made it plain, I will try again later.