MANAGING BEES. 69 



were hived, the number of bees found there 

 would have been less. 



Bees may be moved at pleasure a^ any 

 season of the year, if tlicy are carried several 

 miles, so as to be beyond their knowledge 

 of country. They may be carried long jour- 

 neys by travelling nii^d its only, and affording 

 them opportunity to labor and collect food in 

 the day time. 



The importance of this part of bee-man- 

 agement is the only apology I can make for 

 dwelling so long on this point. I have known 

 many to suffer serious losses in consequence 

 of moving their bees after they were well set- 

 tled in their labors. ^ 



Bees should nevei^e irritated, under any 

 pretence whatever. They should be treated 

 with attention and kindness. They should be 

 kept undisturbed by cattle and all other an- 

 noyances, so that they may be approached at 

 any time with safety. 



An apiary should be so situated, that swarm- 

 ing may be observed, and at the same time 

 where the bees can obtain food easily, and in 

 the greatest abundance. 



It has been a general practice to front bee- 

 houses either to the east or south. This doc- 

 trine should be exploded with all other whims. 



