THE HONEY-BEE. 
1 6.5 
able supply of farina, and also a small portion of 
honey early in spring. The whole cabbage-tribe 
also may be made to contribute their share; and 
mustard-seed, when sown in successive crops, will 
continue blossoming for many weeks. 
W e cannot conclude these observations on the situa- 
tion of the Apiary, without reminding the classical 
reader of the admirable directions on the same subject 
by Virgil. In fact, there is not a precept given by 
the Roman Poet on the practical treatment of Bees, 
particularly as respects the situation of the Apiary, 
which is not found at this day, and after the experience 
of so many centuries, to be the result of an accurate 
knowledge of the habits of these insects, and highly 
conducive to their prosperity. While we smile at 
the fable of Aristseus, and plume ourselves on our 
more correct understanding of their natural history, 
the most skilful Apiarian among us will do well to 
listen to his practical directions. 
Principio, sedes apibus, statioque petenda 
Quo neque Bit ventis aditus (nam pabula venti 
Ferre domain prohibent) * * * * 
Absint ct picti equalentia terga lacerti 
Pinguibus a Btabulis, meropcsquc, aliicque volucres ; 
♦ ***•»** 
Neu propilis tectis Taxum sine ; * * * 
alta? neu crede paludi, 
Aut ubi odor coeni gravis ***** 
At liquidi fontes, et etagna viventia ransco 
Adsint, et tenuis fugiens per gramina rivus ; 
Palmaque vestibulum, aut ingens oleaster inunibret ; 
Obviaque hospitiis teneat frondentibus arbos. 
In medium, seu stabit iners, seu profluet humor. 
