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matter of indifference. It is generally supposed that bees ought 
to be established in a place fully exposed to the sun, and to the 
greatest heat of the day. This is a mistake. M. de Frariére, 
in his work on bees and bee-keeping, recommends the hives to 
be placed under trees, in such a way that they may be kept in 
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the shade. Fig. 330 shows the way in which M. de Frari¢re 
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which have been recommended for hives, concludes thus :— 
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