MANAGEMENT OF BEES 
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the image o£ a sailor, on his return, 
tasting fresh meat and vegetables, 
who, during a long voyage, had fared 
on nothing but salt provisions* 
Stings *—High winds very much 
disconcert bees, hinder their labours, 
and make them sting. To some per¬ 
sons, bees have a natural aversion, 
however unoffending, and however they 
may change their dress* 
When bees attack you, thrust your 
head under a bash. When stung, rob 
the wound, across the veins, with the 
juice of any green herb at hand: but 
if possible, first extract the sting. 
mg lemon-thyme. Mignionette. Lime tree 
Heath Buck wheat. Furze* Sunflower. & Poppy. 
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