63 THE APIARY. 
in a distance of six miles there is a rise of 600 feet, we 
find that bees continue working upon it for twice that 
length of time. 
The same is true of the Apple, the Raspberry, 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 SURROUNDINGS. 
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 mse again until wafted 
ashore, and then, unless in very warm weather, they are 
often so chilled as to be past recovery. 
If possible, the hives should be sheltered from cold, 
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 the hive stands in a 
blealx place, the bees returning with heavy loads in 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 should 
