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THE APIARY 



may be placed in the open air in such position as fancy 

 may dictate. The aspect should be south or south-east, 

 and, if against a wall, sufficient space must be allowed 

 for a free passage behind, as it is from thence all opera- 

 tions must be conducted by the apiarian. The case and 

 roof, with the stand, being the only parts exposed to the 

 weather, will be the only portions that require painting ; 

 they are spmetimes stained and varnished, and we are 

 inclined to prefer the latter for appearance. Should 

 the apiarian have a complete bee-hive house, the cover, 

 and stands will not be needed. 



When removing or replacing the covers, care should 

 be taken to do so very gently, or the bees will be enraged. 



