112 LOCATION OF HIVES. 



Bees may be safely moved a dozen miles or more, 

 at any time, as this takes them beyond their knowl- 

 edge of country ; but in such cases set the hives six 

 feet apart at least. If this precaution is not taken 

 and the hives are set close together, the bees will 

 rush from the hives on being let out, not knowing 

 the location has been changed, and when they re- 

 turn, many will enter the wrong hive, and be 

 slaughtered without mercy. 



Therefore let stocks be placed, early in the spring 

 before they have marked the situation of the stands 

 they are to occupy for the summer, and not change 

 them after the bees have commenced their labors — 

 at least change them no less dis'tance than twelve 

 miles. 



