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in a distance of six miles there is a rise of 600 feet, wd 

 find that bees continue working upon it for twice that 

 length of time. 



The same is true of the Apple, the Easpberry, and, in 

 fact, all other blossoms that abound ; I find it profitable 

 to locate an apiary about three miles up this hill, where 

 the bees reach up and down, and thus accomplish even 

 better results than when working from the valley. In 

 addition to this, I have observed that the same class of 

 blossoms yield better on elevated ground, than in lower 

 situations. This is a point in favor of choosing a site in 

 elevated regions. This opinion is corroborated by the ex- 

 perience of Mr. P. H. Elwood, Starkville, N". Y., and that 

 of others. 



IMMEDIATE SUKEOUNDINGS. 



A location near ponds, or large bodies of water in- 

 volves some loss. Strong winds fatigue the bees when on 

 the wing, often causing them to alight in the water, 

 whence it is impossible for them to rise again until wafted 

 ashore, and then, unless in very warm weather, they are 

 often so chilled as to be past recoverji 



If possible, the hives should be sheltered irom coldj 

 heavy winds. If no natural protection is afforded, a 

 close, high board fence should be put up for the purpose. 

 The saving of bees will pay the expense. _^ During the 

 spring months, the stocks contain fewer bees than at any 

 other season. It is then that a large family is important 

 to keep the brood warm. One bee is of more value then 

 than a dozen in midsummer. When flie hive stands in a 

 bleak place, the bees returning with heavy loads ill a high 

 wind, are frequently unable to strike the hive, they are 

 blown to the ground, become chilled and die. When 

 protectsd from winds, the hives may front as may be de- 

 sired, an east or south exposure is generally preferred.' 



In building the board fence mentioned, the nails shoijl3 



