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treating him honorably. Failing this, the owner will 
probably know where and how he can secure stock that 
can be relied upon. 
Under ordinary conditions there is a certain risk about 
bee-keeping ; but the reader, by refering to the chapters 
relating to Planting and Breeding, as well as the general 
conditions and cure of disease, will at once see how the 
whole thing can be rendered a certainty by those capable 
of following out the instructions to be found therein. 
The Choice of Location 
is another matter requiring serious consideration. It would 
appear unnecessary to advise a bee-keeper not to establish 
an extensive stock in a district where an advanced apiarist 
already has many hives ; but he should not: settle his bees 
in large numbers close to a town, or near a public highway. 
Select some quiet spot, in a valley if possible, and the 
further from any manufactory the better, but do not lose’ 
free communication with some large centre, or railway 
convenience. 
When you know that you will presently be entering into 
the business, have a good look around, and endeavour to 
secure a few acres in a district favourable to the under- 
taking ; a locality abounding in clovers, with the White 
or Dutch, in particular, as that most to be desired, 
and ensuring the highest average returns. Unless other 
conditions are exceedingly favorable, the absence of 
White Clover will result in indifferent returns, if not actual 
failure. This clover is sometimes grown as a crop, but 
more frequently the bee-keeper relies upon what is to be 
found in nearly all pastures, as well as by the road-sides, 
where the grit is very suitable to its growth. There is the 
Yellow Trefoil in May, also the 7rzfolzum Incarnatum (Red 
Italian Clover); in July Alsike Clover, and after the White 
