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The watcher will soon learn the points of advantage 

 from which he can easily command a view of the whole 

 apiary, not needing to stir from his seat unless a swarm 

 issues. Sometimes, however, there is so much playing 

 going on among the bees, that there is no alternative but 

 to travel about and take a close look at each colonv that 



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shows unusual excitement. It is an advantage at this 

 time to have the hives in long rows. I have 30 or -iO 

 hives in a row. At the middle is a shady place to sit. 

 A clock or watch lies in open sight so that a look at every 

 hive may be taken once in five minutes. If there is no 

 time-piece to go by, the watcher may become interested 



