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care of their bees as ‘‘too much trouble,’’ the better for 
themselves and their unfortunate bees. 
In making this thorough cleansing, the Apiarist will 
learn which colonies require aid, and which can lend a 
helping hand to others; and any hive needing repairs, may 
be put in order before being used again. Such hives, if 
occasionally re-painted, will last for generations, and prove 
cheaper, in the long run, than any other kind. 
