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ADVERTISEMENTS. 



BEE-KEEPING 



For Sedentary Folk 



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Some years ago our attention was drawn to the fact that many 

 sedentary folk were taking up bee-keeping; some for study, some for 

 honey, and some for money. The number has increased, and to in- 

 form those who are inquiring we have prepared pamphlets as follows: 



My First Season's Experience with the Honey-bee. By 



"The Spectator" of the Outlook, New York. A io-page 

 folder detailing the experiences of this well-known writer. You 

 will read the leaflet through before you lay it down. Free. 

 Food Value of Honey. By Dr. C. C. Miller. A 13-page 

 folder, giving some interesting facts regarding honey as a food 

 and some tried recipes for its use in cooking and baking. It 

 will interest you in producing some of this delicious sweet for 

 your own table. Free. 



Bee-Keeping for Sedentary Folk. A 24-page booklet re- 

 citing the actual experiences of an amateur bee-keeper, show- 

 ing what equipment is best, profits derived, etc. Free. 

 Facts About Bees. By F. Danzenbaker. A 64-page illus- 

 trated booklet. A practical treatise for the amateur. 10 cents. 



Habits of the Honey-bee. By Dr. E. F. Phillips. A some- 

 what scientific handling of the habits and 

 anatomy of the bee. 10 cents. 



Handling Bees. Practical instructions on 

 this subject, well illustrated. 10 cents. 



The A B C of Bee Culture. A complete 

 encyclopedia on bees of nearly 540 pages, 

 fully illustrated. $1.50 postpaid. Half 

 leather, $2.00. 



Catalog of Bee-keeper's Supplies. Our 



complete catalog will be mailed free to any 

 address on request. 



Gleanings in Bee Culture. A 64-page 

 illustrated semi-monthly magazine, the leading exponent of 

 bee culture in this country. Ten cents per issue, but to new 

 subscribers we will furnish it six months for 25 cents. $1.00 

 per year. 



This sheet may be used as an order sheet by proper checking on 

 margin, your signature, and remittance if required. 



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THE A. I. ROOT CO., 



MEDINA, O. 



