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through the day, clearing off bright and warm in the after part, 

 a swarm may issue after 4 o'clock. Ordinarily, however, it is 

 not necessary to be on the lookout before 8 a. m., or much af- 

 ter 2 p. M. I had a swarm issue once in a shower, but that is 

 so unlikely to occur that I would not think it worth while to 

 keep any watch at such a time. 



Fifi. 51 — Catnip. 



The watcher will soon leam the points of advantage from 

 which he can easily command a view of the whole apiary, not 

 needing to stir from his seat unless a swarm issues. Some- 

 times, however, there is so much playing- going on among the 

 bees, that there is no alternative but to travel about and take 

 a close look at each colony that shows unusual excitement. It 

 is an advantage at this time to have the hives in long rows. I 



