GENERAL RULES. 



I. 



X O put on the bee-drefs whenever an 

 operation is to be performed ; for although 

 not always necefTary, yet it will be prudent 

 to be prepared againft the worft, efpecially 

 for the unexperienced. For a foot may flip, 

 or an accident happen that no human fore- 

 fight could be apprifed of. Great care 

 mould be taken after the drefs is off, of 

 coming near the bees, as they will be eager 

 to fting, for three or four days, though the 

 perfon be at a confiderable diftance. 



II. 



Before any operation on a flock, Mop 



or fhut the door- ways, and be fure to unftop 



them as foon as it is over, unlefs where it 



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