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of bees has a quieting effect upon them, so that they can be easily handled 
The smoker is merely a small pair of bellows attached to a pipe, into which 
some combustible material is put j th£_ smoke from this is driven by the 
EEE-SMOKEB. 
bellows out of the pipe, and can be directed to any place desired. The smokef 
can be worked with one hand, leaving the other free to do whatever tha 
b'.e-ke:per may wish. 
LOCATION OF THE APIARY. 
j. he apiary should be near at hand, where it can be closely watched with 
but little trouble. An easterly aspect is preferred by most bee-keepers, in 
order that the early morning sun may strike the hives, and arouse the inmates 
to work betimes. Shade during the hottest part of the day is desirable. A 
grove, if somewhat opeD, is a nice place for hives of bees. In many cases they can 
be set to good advantage in an orchard. ’ A lawn and shrubbery often afford 
bee-hives, under the partial shelter of a shade-tree, an 
evergreen, or a grape-vine. Bee-houses are generally dis= 
carded by the best bee-keepers. It is better to have each 
hive by itself. In exposed situations, wind-screens are 
necessary. A close board fence is, in many cases, very 
suitable. The use of a double- walled hive renders several 
of the precautions just mentioned unnecessary. 
BEE VEILS. 
Beginners in bee-keeping and those who are objects of 
dislike to bees, as some people are, find it necessary to wear 
a veil. A simple piece of black net fastened around the 
hat with an elastic string, and long enough to tuck under 
the collar of the coat, will answer the purpose. The an* 
nexed engraving will show a bee-keeper thus attired, ready 
Some also wear gloves, but these are very awkward in handling bees. The 
tXist lor the purpose are the sheep-skin gauntlets known as “ thistle-mits.” 
eligible places for 
BEE VEIL. 
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