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well as from the leaves of trees, if it were an atmos- 

 pheric mist or dew ? 



There is no doubt of such a substance existing, and 

 on this account, the proximity of diversified forests to 

 the apiary is beneficial. 



CHAPTER XIX, 



BEE-DRESS, ETC. 



The above cut represents a bee-dress or head cover- 

 ing, made by inserting a piece of wire-cloth in a muslin 

 cowl, that reaches down over the shoulders, securing 

 the neck by buttoning the coat over it, as high up as 

 possible. 



There are various ways of protecting one's self in 

 operations with bees, but there is nothing superior to 



