WHERE TO LOCATE THE APIARY.—Chapter VI. 
roof, especially if painted dark, is apt to be a pretty hot place; and if 
the hives are placed there some shade will have to be provided, for there is 
danger of the combs melting down. There is no objection to the attie loca- 
tion (if not too hot) other than the inconvenience of going up and down 
stairs, and possible discomfort for the beekeeper in- working in cramped 
quarters. But it is important to have the hives set close to the outside inner 
walls of the attic, with an entrance for each hive cut through the siding so 
that the bees may go in and out at any time. These entrances should be 
marked or diversified in different ways so that the bees may learn the loca- 
tion of their own hives. There should be a window near by to give plenty 
of light, and this window should be hung on hinges so that it may be swung 
entirely out of the way. or else it should be so arranged that it can be taken 
out when the colonies are being examined. If this precaution be not taken, 
those bees that fly from the combs toward the light will merely buzz up 
and down on the window ‘pane until they die of exhaustion. If there is 
no glass in the window, the bees will fly toward the light and outdoors and 
eventually find their way back to the regular outside entrance of the hive. 
In almost every large city there are bees kept in attics. or on the roofs of 
buildings or in back yards. Colonies of bees have been kept on roofs in 
the heart of the city of New York, foraging in Central Park. 
Many good honey-producing plants are found in vacant lots or along 
side streets, and sweet clover abounds in the suburbs of many of the large 
cities and large towns. But it should be understood that only a small 
number of colonies can be successfully kept in the heart of any large town 
or city because of the scarcity of forage there. 
Locations That Protect from Stinging. 
Again, remember, if the hive is to be located in the back yard, turn the 
entrance away from any near-by path or sidewalk or street. As before 
suggested, this is advised in order that bees in their most direct line of flight 
shall not come in contact with passers-by or horses, and possibly sting 
them. In this connection it may be well to observe that nothing makes bees 
madder than ‘to have man or beast get right in front of their entrance or 
in their direct line of flight and go through some violent action, such as 
tennis-playing or rug-beating. Sweaty horses are especially liable to be 
stung. ' 
Locations for Extensive Honey Production. 
Perhaps the beginner in beekeeping will not be interested in the ques- 
tion of locating an apiary for the extensive production of honey. But it 
will be a matter of interest for him to know that, while almost any back: 
lot anywhere in the country will support a few colonies of bees, it takes a. 
locality favored with a plentiful growth of honey plants to make it possi- 
ble to succeed in extensive production of honey. Besides the bloom of fruit 
trees and most flowers and plants, the following are particularly important 
nectar-bearers, some as regular crop-producers and some as aids to spring 
and fall brood-rearing: White clover, alsike clover, sweet clover, alfalfa, 
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