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When a hive dies in spring* all the 
others near will commence plundering 
it* nor will they leave a drop of ho¬ 
ney. Also* when other hives perceive 
that any one has few bees and plenty 
of honey, they will immediately at¬ 
tack, rob, and ruin it$ therefore, none 
but good stock hives should be kept 
in autumn. 
Honey harvest .—Bees generally add 
but little to their stock of honey; in 
ordinary seasons, after the end of 
August$ this, therefore, is the pro¬ 
per period for taking those hives which 
are destined for this purpose. 
The honey, when taken, in order 
to be pure,fragrant, and well flavoured. 
