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such journals may usually be obtained from a subscription agent 
for periodicals, or from a supply dealer. 
It will also be advantageous to read and study books on beekeep- 
ing, of which several are published in this country. These are 
advertised in journals devoted to beekeeping, or may usually be 
obtained through the local book dealer or through dealers in bee 
keepers’ supplies. 
PUBLICATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON BEE 
KEEPING.' 
There are several publications of this department which are of 
interest to bee keepers, and new ones are added from time to time in 
regard to the different lines of investigation. 
The following publications relating to bee culture, prepared in the 
Bureau of Entomology, are for free ‘heunmtinn and may be obtained 
by addressing the Secretary of Agriculture :? 
Farmers’ Bulletin No. 447, ‘‘Bees.’’ By E. F. Phillips, Ph. D. 1911. 48 pp., 
25 figs. 
A general account of the management of bees. 
Farmers’ Bulletin No. 442, ‘‘The Treatment of Bee Diseases.”’ By E. F. Phillips, 
Ph.D. 1911. 22 pp., 7 figs. 
This publication gives briefly the symptoms of the various bee diseases, with directions for treatment. 
Circular No. 94, ‘‘The Cause of American Foul Brood.’’ By G. F. White, Ph. D. 
1907. 4 pp. 
This publication contains a brief account of the investigations which demonstrated for the first time 
the cause of one of the brood diseases of bees, American foul brood. 
Circular No. 138. ‘‘ The Occurrence of Bee Diseases in the United States. (Prelimi- 
nary Report.)’? By E. F. Phillips, Ph. D. 1911. 25 pp. 
A record of the localities from which samples of diseased brood were received prior to March 1, 1911. 
Bulletin No. 55, ‘‘The Rearing of Queen Bees.’’ By E. F. Phillips, Ph. D. 1905. 
32 pp., 17 figs. 
A general account of the methods used in queen rearing. Several methodsare given, so that the bee 
keeper may choose those best suited to his individual needs. 
Bulletin No. 70, ‘‘ Report of the Meeting of Inspectors of Apiaries, San Antonio, 
Tex., November 12, 1906.”’ 1907. 79 pp., 1 plate. 
Contains a brief history of bee-disease investigations, an account of the relationship of bacteria to 
bee diseases, and a discussion of treatment by various inspectors of apiaries and other practical bee 
keepers who are familiar with diseases of bees. 
Bulletin No. 75, Part I, ‘‘ Production and Care of Extracted Honey.”’ By E. F. 
Phillips, Ph.D. ‘‘ Methods of Honey Testing for Bee Keepers.’’ By C. A. Browne, 
Pee D9) (eal Seppe 
The methods of producing extracted honey, with special reference to the care of honey after it is 
taken from the bees, so that its value may not be decreased by improper handling. Thesecond portion 
of the publication gives some simple tests for adulteration. 
Bulletin No. 75, Part IT, ‘‘ Wax Moths and American Foul Brood.’”’ By E. F. Phillips, 
Ph.D. 1907. Pp. 19-22, 3 plates. 
An account of the behavior of the two species of wax moths on combs containing American foul 
brood, showing that moths do not destroy the disease-carrying scales. 
Bulletin No. 75, Part III, ‘‘ Bee Diseases in Massachusetts.’’ By Burton N. Gates. 
1908. Pp. 23-32, map. 
An account of the distribution of the brood diseases of bees in the State, with brief directions for 
controlling them. 
1 List revised to April 1, 1911. (VII.) 
2 Farmers’ Bulletin No. 59, ‘‘Bee Keeping,’’ and Farmers’ Bulletin No. 397, ‘‘Bees,’’ have been super- 
seded by Farmers’ Bulletin No. 447. 
Circular No. 79, ‘‘The Brood Diseases of Bees,’’ has been superseded by Farmers’ Bulletin No. 442, 
Bulletin No. 1, ‘The Honey Bee,” has been discontinued. 
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