. Langstroth on the hive & honey bee. Bees. THE HONEY-BEE CAPABLE OF BEING TAMED. 191 A honey-bee when heavily laden with honey never volunteers an attack, hut'acts solely on the defensive. This law of the honeyed tribe is so universal, that a stone might as soon be expected to rise into the air, without any propelling power, as a bee well filled with honey to offer to sting, unless crushed or injured by some direct assault. The man who first attempted to hive a swarm (438) of bees, must have been agreeably surprised at the ease with which he was able to accomplish the feat; for it is wise
. Langstroth on the hive & honey bee. Bees. THE HONEY-BEE CAPABLE OF BEING TAMED. 191 A honey-bee when heavily laden with honey never volunteers an attack, hut'acts solely on the defensive. This law of the honeyed tribe is so universal, that a stone might as soon be expected to rise into the air, without any propelling power, as a bee well filled with honey to offer to sting, unless crushed or injured by some direct assault. The man who first attempted to hive a swarm (438) of bees, must have been agreeably surprised at the ease with which he was able to accomplish the feat; for it is wisely ordered that bees, when intending to swarm, should fill their honey-bags to their utmost capacity. They are thus so peaceful that they. Fig. 90. BINGHAM SMOKER. can easily be secured by man, besides having materials for commencing operations immediately in their new habitation, and being in no danger of starving, if several stormy days should follow their emigration. 380. While swarming, bees issue from their hives in the most peaceful mood imaginable; and unless abused allow them- selves to be treated with the greatest familiarity. The hiving of them might always be conducted without risk, if there were not, occasionally, some improvident or unfortunate ones, who, coming forth without a sufficient amount of the soothing sup- ply, are filled instead with the bitterest hate against any one. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Langstroth, L. L. (Lorenzo Lorraine), 1810-1895; Dadant, C. P. (Camille Pierre), 1851-1938. Hamilton, Ill. , Dadant & sons
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