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marriage flight, by the sameness of appearance in 

 the entrances, and the nearness of the hives to 

 each other. 



We cannot discuss the replies given to most, if not 

 all of these objections ; but must content ourselves 

 with saying that we advise all who have a shed which 

 can be converted into a bee-house, or who do not 

 mind the expense of putting up a building, to secure 

 the advantages of such a shelter, and to take the 

 easy precautions against possible inconveniences. 1 



1 An able paper, on this subject, by the Rev. G. Raynor, may be 

 found in The Bee Journal for February ist, 1882. 



