OR, MANUAI, OF THE APIARY. 2SS 



late, and thus the bees will work more hours. I always face 

 my hives to the east. Such a grove is also very agreeable to 

 the apiarist who often must work all the day in the hottest 



Fig. 119. 



Nucleus and Simplicity Hive Shaded by Grape-vine. — From A. I. Boot Go. 



sunshine. If no grove is at command, the hives may be placed 

 on the north of a Concord grape-vine (Fig. 119), or other vig- 

 orous variety, as the apiarist may prefer. This should be 



