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if SO thoroughly disturbed as in the process of tranb- 

 ferring. If it becomes necessary to change the location 

 of hives in the same yard, it may he done by moving the 

 hive one or two feet at a time (the distance depending on 

 the contiguity of the adjacent hives), and allowing it to 

 stand a day or two, each time; before moving again. But 

 if the situation of colonies is changed at random, with- 

 out some intelhgeni «<w<i, much loss will inevitably ensue. 



SHADE, 



To determinf the precise amount of shade which will 

 meet the needs of the entire season, requires some dis- 

 crimination. Evergreen Trees, Grape Vines, and differ- 

 ent varieties of fruit trees, have each their advocates. I 

 have tested the matter very largely, and while I appre- 

 ciate the benefit of shelter from the sun in exceedingly 

 sultry weather, especially in the middle of the day, I can- 

 not recommend any permanent shade to any great extent. 

 It is very essential, during the early part of the season, 

 that each hive receive the direct rays of the sun during 

 the entire day. If hives can be so arranged among de- 

 ciduous trees that they may be thus benefited morning 

 and evening, the shade at other hours, during extreme 

 heat, would be desirable. 



As a rule, if the roof recommended be so adjusted that 

 the air can circulate between it and the hive, it will 

 afford ample protection. It is my custom, during spring 

 months, to remove these roofs each fair day, and replace 

 them before the dew falls at evening. 



Capt. Hetherington, of Cherry Valley, N. Y., appre- 

 hending this necessity of warmth, covers the top of the 

 cap with sheet iron, and paints it black. This not only 

 protects the hive, obviating the need of a roof until 

 warmer weather, but being dark, absorbs the rays of the 

 sun, which assists materially in warming the interior of 



