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ARRANGEMENT OF THE APIARY 



season. If there be a small spring, pond, or other open water 

 near at hand, the bee-keeper need give the matter no further 

 thought. If, on the other hand, the only available supply is 

 from his neighbor's watering troughs, he is likely to save friction 

 by providing an abundant supply near at hand. This should 

 be attended to very early in the spring, and the supply constantly 

 replenished before the bees form the habit of seeking it else- 

 where. 



Fig. 23. — Tn the foreground is a long trough with burlap lining for watering the bees. 



There are many little plans that serve very well. A common 

 way is to set out two or three tubs or half barrels and fill them 

 full of water (Fig. 22). A quantity of cork chips is scattered 

 over the top of the water to prevent the bees from drowning. 

 Fig. 23 shows one of the best plans. In the foreground of the 

 picture will be seen a long trough. This is made by nailing 

 two six-inch boards together in a V shape and closing the ends, 

 like an old-fashioned pig trough. The trough is lined with 

 burlap to furnish a foothold for the bees, While fewer bees will 



