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BEES AND BEE-KEEPING. 



lows suit (supposing, doubtless, that they are cor- 

 rect), and indorses the statement; but I find him led 

 astray so often by the assertions of others, that I dis- 

 trust his statements, without testing them for myself. 

 My views and experience in this matter, are ex- 

 actly parallel with Mr. Quinby's; he says: " I have 

 made examinations when comb was first made, when 

 it contained eggs, and when it contained larva, and 

 have never been able to find anything other than 

 pure wax composing it. After a young bee has ma- 

 tured in a cell, the coating or cocoon that it leaves, 

 somewhat resembles it, and may have given rise to 

 the supposition." 



CHAPTER VI. 



THE APIARY. 



The most important consider- 

 ation in selecting a site for a 

 large apiary, is to secure a place 

 where the surrounding neighbor- 

 hood yields a bountiful supply of 

 honey through the greater part 

 of the season ; all other things 

 are of minor importance, especially where it is in- 

 tended to keep large quantities. A few hives may 

 be kept to advantage any place where the habitation 

 of man can be found. A vast difference exists in 

 the quantity of honey produced in different locali- 

 ties; bees may be starving in one place, whilst a few 

 miles off there is great abundance. 



