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first day, and others not so strong the next, and continu- 
ing the process until all were removed, we have safely 
changed the location of an Apiary, when compelled to move 
bees in the working season. On the removal of the last 
hive, but few bees returned to the old spot. The change, as 
thus conducted, strengthened the weaker colonies, but we 
would advise bee-keepers to locate their hives in as perma- 
nent a position as possible, as this moving is not practical, 
especially with a large number of colonies. Those who do 
not winter their bees in the cellar, can easily protect them 
on their Summer stand. See chapter on Wintering (619). 
If the hives have to be placed in an exposed location with- 
out shade, it is well to protect them with roofs (369). A 
roof will be found highly economical, as it not only sheds 
the rain, but wards off the heat of the sun. 
Procuring Bees and Transferring. 
673. The beginner will ordinarily find it best to stock his 
Apiary with swarms of the current year, thus avoiding, until 
he can prepare himself to meet them, the perplexities which 
often accompany either natural or artificial swarming. If new 
swarms are purchased, unless they are large and early, they 
may only prove a bill of expense. If old colonies are pur- 
chased, such only should be selected as are healthy and 
populous. If removed after the working season has begun, 
they should be brought from a distance of at least two 
miles (13). 
If the bees are not all at home when the hive is to be 
removed, blow a little smoke into its entrance, to cause 
those within to fill themselves with honey, and to prevent 
them from leaving for the fields. Repeat this process from 
time to time, and in half ‘an hour nearly all will have 
returned. If any are clustered on the outside, they may 
be driven within by smoke (382). 
