. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 297 Xlie l^el»raslca Honey Exlii1>it at the World's Fair is one of the principal attractions in the apiarian department, and we are more than pleased to be able to pre- sent to our readers a picture of it this week, through the kindness of Brol Whitcomb, of Friend, Nebr., who so acceptably installed the exhibit. Nebraska occupies a position in about the center of the row of honey cases, and im- mediately in front of the broad stairway leading up into the east gallery. Having been the first in selecting their position, none bet
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 297 Xlie l^el»raslca Honey Exlii1>it at the World's Fair is one of the principal attractions in the apiarian department, and we are more than pleased to be able to pre- sent to our readers a picture of it this week, through the kindness of Brol Whitcomb, of Friend, Nebr., who so acceptably installed the exhibit. Nebraska occupies a position in about the center of the row of honey cases, and im- mediately in front of the broad stairway leading up into the east gallery. Having been the first in selecting their position, none better was to be had. In the arrangement of the exhibit, G5 this wax exhibit is the best in the honey department. The wax figures and flowers were made by Mrs. Whitcomb, which shows much skill, indeed, as does the basket of various kinds of luscious fruit, all made of beeswax, by Mrs. Wm. StoUey, of Grand Island, Nebr. Some of the figures and the basket of fruit are very distinctly seen at the left in the accompanying picture of the exhibit. Between the wax exhibit, on shelving made of clear white basswood, are arranged alternately about 12 distinct samples of honey. The comb honey is in cases holding one and two pounds, each made of clear. The Nebrasha State Honey and Wax Exhibit at the World's Fair. specimens of the principal honey-producing plants of the State of Nebraska, mounted in very good shape on cards, are placed on either side of the case, and at the top over the balance of the exhibit. These cards show the botanical name, proper name, where and by whom gathered, and the date they were found in bloom. They are at- tracting much attention, as no other State pretends to show anything of the kind. In each end of the case is arranged an exhibit of wax, which consists of floral, art and agricultural designs in pure wax as it came from the extractor in the pure, bright sunlight and under the " Italian skies " of Nebraska. From an artistic point of view basswood, an
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