Manual of the apiary

by Albert John Cook

POSITION.

Of course, it is of first importance that the apiary be near at hand. In city or village this is imperative. In the country or at suburban homes, we have more choice, but close proximity to the house is of much importance. In a city, it may be necessary to follow friend Muth's example, and locate on the house-tops, where, despite the inconvenience, we may achieve success. The lay of the ground is not important, though if a hill, it should not be very steep. It may slope in any direction, but better any way than toward the north.