Selecting a Location for an Apiary 
AND ITS ARRANGEMENT. 
This is an important consideration with the bee-mas- 
ter. While every rural homo is favored with a suitable 
place in which a few swarms of bees can be profitably 
kept, a serious neglect in choosing such place is many 
times a disadvantage to tho owner. Perhaps a few hints 
to tho novice will not bo inappropriate in this littlowork. 
First, let tho place be on a dry soil, and if eonvoniont in 
some quiet spot, away from the busy routine of the do- 
mestic oirole. It should bo shaded by trees to rolieve 
tho little occupants from the scorching rays of a burning 
sun aud shield them from too much exposure to strong 
wiuds. Tho best bee-house that was over used is the 
shade of a tree and a good hive. 
Tho hives should always face the southeast if possible, 
as by so doing your bees get the morning sun, aud fewer 
Storms come f rom that direction to boat against tho front 
part of tho hives. Let it bo selected where they can 
be roadily seen in swarming time from some door or 
window, from the kitchen if possible, that fhe women 
folks may give the alarm in case of swarming. The 
grass should bo kept short by occasionally cutting it, as 
it is more convenient to get around amongst your bees 
