. Cuba as a bee country. A guide to the prospective bee-keeper and those who wish information relative to the Island's resources . MARKETS While selling in the States, be sure that the man towhom you ship your crop is perfectly reliable. In gen-eral we advise shipping to some dealer in honey andwax in a large city. Some of the more experiencedbee-keepers who have studied the matter carefullymake a success of exporting their crop themselves tothe Fig. BOCOYS OF HONEY ON WHARF FOR SHIPMENT. The table on page 26 will show where the bulk ofCuban honey is exported from. When more pains are
. Cuba as a bee country. A guide to the prospective bee-keeper and those who wish information relative to the Island's resources . MARKETS While selling in the States, be sure that the man towhom you ship your crop is perfectly reliable. In gen-eral we advise shipping to some dealer in honey andwax in a large city. Some of the more experiencedbee-keepers who have studied the matter carefullymake a success of exporting their crop themselves tothe Fig. BOCOYS OF HONEY ON WHARF FOR SHIPMENT. The table on page 26 will show where the bulk ofCuban honey is exported from. When more pains aretaken with the honey, a better price will be obtained,and more will be shipped to the States. As the transportation charges deduct considerablefrom the profits, it is well to study this matter as fullyas possible. Moving the crop over the country roads 25 is generally done with the native ox-cart. Like all thenatives, the driver wishes the sunny side of the bar-gain with the Americano. Jrlave seme friend makean estimate of what it will cost to move your crop, andstick to this; and be sure to arrange your terms beforethe work is done. The railroad charges are is hoped that fair rates will be obtained that will dojustice to the industry. The drayage charges in thecity are usually attended to by the commission mer-chant. EXPORTS IN HONEY AND WAX BYPROVINCES FOR 1901. PKOVINCE. HONEY. WAX. Havana and Lbs. Lbs. Pinar del Rio 2,557,397 5
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