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and in the greatest abundanc^. A bee-house 
should be so constructed as to secure the 
hives perfectly from the rays of the sun, and 
weather. All the light the bees can have * 
about the hive is necessaiy, to induce them 
to swarm early in the season, and a plenty of 
good air ( not air exhausted of its vitality,) is 
absolutely necessary to promote their health, 
S " nt them from acquiring habits of indo- 
, and hostile feelings, at the same time, 
a strong current of air, in the immediate 
region of the hive, near the entrance, wheie 
the bees alight, must be avoided : • otherwise, 
when the bees slack up their speed, to alight, 
the wind will blow them so far from the hive, 
that many of them fall, and perish. 
Much depends on the construction of the 
house, as well as the hive. It has been a 
general practice to front bee-house* either to 
the east or south. This doctrine should be 
exploded with all other whims. Apiaries 
should be so situated as to be convenient to 
their owner, as much as any other buildings. 
I have them front towards all the cardinal 
points, but can distinguish n<^ difference in 
their prosperity. 
