. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 50 February, 1915. American Hm Journal making beekeeping their sole business. Notice the style of covers he uses. He buys most any kind of cheap lum- ber, so it is bee proof when done; then to make it water proof he covers it with rubberoid, or some other pre- par«d paper roofing, nailing it wall at the ends, and merely tacking it at either edge. This allows a free cur- rent of air to pass under, and no shade- board is needed. Tourist Beekeeptrs In Florida It is surprising to meet so many bee- keepers from the North wintering in Florida, especially is
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 50 February, 1915. American Hm Journal making beekeeping their sole business. Notice the style of covers he uses. He buys most any kind of cheap lum- ber, so it is bee proof when done; then to make it water proof he covers it with rubberoid, or some other pre- par«d paper roofing, nailing it wall at the ends, and merely tacking it at either edge. This allows a free cur- rent of air to pass under, and no shade- board is needed. Tourist Beekeeptrs In Florida It is surprising to meet so many bee- keepers from the North wintering in Florida, especially is this true at Bra- dentown ; together with those who are engaged in beekeeping in this section, it is no trouble to call a meeting and have a large attendance, besides the regular weekly meetings when they collect about street corners and front porches. At once some serious problem about our business is under discussion. Many such tourists have their own winter cottages ; some rent rooms and live as economically as they desire. Some get jobs and work part or all the time while they are here, and some have api- aries here and spend much of their time with their bees. Others have small groves, while still others have gardens and raise vegtables. Many are often seen on docks fish- ing or out on a pleasure trip in a launch up and down the rivers and bays, spending much time on different islands. More and more come each winter, and if one fails to come down one winter you may be sure he will be back the next. A number of these will soon have an extensive bee business at this end of the line as well as the other, dividing their time equally. This venture is panning out well, and how it is done will soon be made known. Bradentown with its attractive win- ter climate is undoubtedly an excellent place for beekeepers to spend a profit- able vacation. Beekeeping is yet in its infancy in this A GROUP OF TOURIST BEEKEEPERS WINTERING AT BRADENTOWN. FLA. Please note that these imag
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