MANAGING BEES. 
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placed in the apiary, immediately after they 
were hived, the number of bees found there 
would have been less. 
Bees may be moved at pleasure at any 
season of the year, if they are carried several 
miles, so as to be beyond their knowledge of 
country. They may be carried long journeys 
by travelling nights only, and affording them 
opportunity to labor and collect food le 
day time. 
The importance of this part of bee-man- 
agement is the only apology I can make for 
dwelling So long on this point. I have known 
many to suffer serious losses in consequence 
of moving their bees after they were well 
settled in their labors. 
Bees should never be irritated, under any 
pretence whatever. They should be treated 
with attention and kindness. They should be 
kept undisturbed by cattle and all other an- 
noyances, so that they may be approached 
at any time with safety. 
An apiary should be so situated, that 
swarming may be observed, and at the same 
time where the bees can obtain food easily, 
