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APIARIES. 
of the increasing warmth of the day ; whereas, a 
western exposure tempts them to continue their ex- 
cursion, and linger in the fields till they are caught 
by the evening cold. 
When the apiary is situated in a garden, there 
will he no want of bushes and low-growing shrubs 
on which the bees may alight when swarming. But 
when it is located on a lawn or smooth level, the 
swarm is extremely apt to fly off altogether, or to 
take up its station on some high tree in the vicinity, 
from which it is difficult to dislodge it. A few 
ever-green shrubs growing in front of the hives, and 
at a fow yards’ distance, will prevent this. Or if such 
an arrangement be, from particular circumstances, not 
expedient, the evil may be so far remedied by sticking 
into the ground, near the apiary, somebranchcsoftrecs, 
retaining their foliage, about the period when swarm- 
ing may be expected. Water is essential to the opera- 
tions of these insects during spring and summer ; a 
shallow pebbly stream in the vicinity will, therefore, 
he most advantageous, wffiere they can drink with- 
out danger of drowning. Its absence should he sup- 
plied by artificial means ; and a shallow vessel of 
water placed in a secluded and quiet quarter of the 
apiary, having a few smooth round stones thrown 
into it, of a size to project above the surface, and 
afford footing to the drinkers, will answer the end. 
The neighbourhood of large sheets of w r ater, how- 
ever, orof broad rivers, is injurious! the little foragers, 
in crossing during high winds or dashing rains, per- 
ish by hundreds in a single day. 
