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divided equally, and at the end of the season the honey and 
increase of bees are equally divided—leaving each to take all 
chances of marketing, as well as wintering. 
Always make a written contract, stating the agreement in 
full, and then there will be less liability of a misunderstanding. 
BEES MARKING THEIR LOCATION. 
This is done throngh the sense of sight. A large per- 
centage of the bees that fly out in the early spring are those 
that have come into being during the winter and early spring ; 
consequently they do not leave the hive in a straight line, 
but only go a few inches, then turn their heads towards the 
hive and oscillate back and forth in front of it ; then moving 
further back, still hovering in front of the hive, with their 
heads towards the entrance, occasionally. advancing towards 
it, asif to note more particularly the place of entrance and its 
immediate surroundings, they then increase the distance, 
taking a survey of buildings, trees, fences, or other noticeable 
objects near by, after which they return to the hive, and start 
in a direct line from it. On returning, they come directly to 
the hive and enter ; the surrounding objects and the color of 
the hive are all noted by the bees. 
CHANGING THE LOCATION. 
It is desirable not to change the location of hives, unless 
it becomes absolutely necessary to do so. After the bees 
Have become familiar with their location, should the hive be 
moved a few feet, they will not notice it when departing on 
their daily rounds, and if there are other hives near, they 
may perish in attempting to enter other hives or in wander- 
ing about, seeking their own home. 
When it becomes necessary to move the hives, it should 
be done gradually, not exceeding the breadth of the hive 
each day. Or if they are to be moved several rods, alarm 
them by smoke hlown into the entrance, then close it, and 
remove, placing some obstacle before the hive previous to 
opening the entrance again. In moving half a mile or more, 
the result is different ; they note the new locality and return 
to it. : 
