. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. m^ f WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE The H)i>3 Edition of tiie A B C of Bee Culture Thousand This is a book of over 500 pages. Like some of the previous eilitioiis, it has l>eeii brought clear up to the times. Even brushed and "shook" swarms are mentioned and described under the head of "; The latest methods of bottling hon- ey are given under the head of "Extracted ; A new list of honey-plants, es- pecially those found in the South and in the far West, particularly those that are big yielders of honev, have b
. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. m^ f WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE The H)i>3 Edition of tiie A B C of Bee Culture Thousand This is a book of over 500 pages. Like some of the previous eilitioiis, it has l>eeii brought clear up to the times. Even brushed and "shook" swarms are mentioned and described under the head of "; The latest methods of bottling hon- ey are given under the head of "Extracted ; A new list of honey-plants, es- pecially those found in the South and in the far West, particularly those that are big yielders of honev, have been incorporated; and many new engravings liave been inserted here and there. If there is any particular feature in which this edition is different from all others, it is in the fact that it is written to conform to nearly every locality in the United States. When the book was put out in iSycS, the instructions were intended more particularly for those who live in the North Central States. But the several trips of the reviewer over various portions of the United Slates from time to time have lead to some modifications here and there—particularly details of niana}.;ement. The subject of swarming, for instance, has been modified to fit the conditions as they exist in Texas, California and the far West, as well as the liastern and Central Stales of the North. Several new articles have been inserted. Among them is one on lo- cality. This chapter goes into detail showing how one state or province diflfers from another; and how methods of management must be varied to fit sj)ecial condilions. The subject of wax-])resses has been thoroughly overhault-d, showing rendering; and pressing in the open air, in hot water, and in steam. In the matter of wintering, again, special instructions are given f(jr the S')utli- ern and Western bee-keeper where wintering protection is not necessary, but where there is a danger of starvation. The biographical department has been largely revised, and ne
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