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one other fact in objection. I once saw a queen run- 
ning about in a glass hive, while they were piping for 
a second swarm. She was near the glass, appeared 
agitated, stopping occasionally to vibrate her wings, 
which was simultaneous with the piping, and seemed 
to make it. The workers appeared to take but little 
notice of her. The next day the swarm left. Here 
was one instance, at least, of her not being confined 
till the time of leaving, making an exception, if not 
a rule. Let this matter be as it may, I admit it makes 
but little difference to the practical apiarian, either 
way ; but to the reader whose interest is the natural 
history of the bee, the truth is important. 
TIME OF DAY, WEATHER, ETC. 
These after swarms are not very particular about 
the weather; heavy winds, a few clouds, and some- 
times a slight sprinkling of rain, will not always 
deter them. Neither are they very precise about the 
time of day. I have known them in a warm morning 
to issue before seven o’clock, and after five P. m. 
These things should be understood; because, when 
after swarms are expected (of which the piping will 
give warning), it is necessary to watch them in 
weather, and at times when first ones would not 
venture to leave. 
SWARMS NECESSARY TO BE SEEN. 
It is essential that you see them, that you may 
know where they cluster, otherwise it might be diffi- 
cult to find them. (They are apt to go farther from 
