. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. December, 1916. American Hee Journal t 405 ?^^D to make them brown. No doubt those who are directing the campaign for the greater use of honey, could induce the makers to include honey in the recipe. Another chance for increased sales is through the people who are con- stantly on the road giving demonstra- tions in all kinds of baking. A baking powder crew was here this summer and drew a crowded house every day for a week, and I know there was an instant demand for every article they used in their recipes, but not one recipe called for honey. One of t
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. December, 1916. American Hee Journal t 405 ?^^D to make them brown. No doubt those who are directing the campaign for the greater use of honey, could induce the makers to include honey in the recipe. Another chance for increased sales is through the people who are con- stantly on the road giving demonstra- tions in all kinds of baking. A baking powder crew was here this summer and drew a crowded house every day for a week, and I know there was an instant demand for every article they used in their recipes, but not one recipe called for honey. One of their num- ber informed me that the matter had been taken up at headquarters, and no doubt they would be in- structed to use a honey recipe. These things may greatly increase the general use of honey, but I want to dispose of my entire crop locally, and I think I can solve the problem. Considerable has been written about the value of honey as a food for chil- dren, but I think a little inquiry will them a 5-pound pail of honey to get their appetites started than to sell an equal amount to a domestic science class or demonstrating crew. Another point: If you live in or near a community of foreign born peo- ple, pay them special attention and you will find them your best customers; they are usually familiar with and ap- preciate extracted honey, and often prefer the darker grades. [The foregoing article has excellent suggestions. There is an increase in the demand for honey, evidently due to the increased advertising by the bee- keepers generally. The leaflet, " Facts About Honey," which is being given away in tens of thousands to the con- sumers, is helping greatly. This agita- tion should be continued until honey becomes a staple and an article of daily consumption.—Editor ]. FIG. -THE COCOONS ARE PLACED BETWEEN THE TOP-BARS AND UNDER THE COVER The Action of Naphthalene on Insect Life BY A. F. BONNEY. LAST season I found that naphtha- lene repelled insect life (moths
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