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care of their bees as "too much trouble," the better for 

 themselves and their unfortunate bees. 



In making this tliorough 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. 



