ANNUAL MEETING, I9OI, MINN. BEE-KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION. 65 



through the efforts of a committee from the Bee-Keepers' Asso- 

 ciation a considerable space was allotted to honey exhibitors — 

 in fact, all that was needed. This was highly appreciated by the 

 bee-keepers, as heretofore the space has not been half large enough. 

 The exhibits of honey at the fair in September were very fine — 

 in fact, one of the most attractive features. It was under the 

 direct supervision of Mr. F. C. Erkle. 



Probably the most important action taken at the meeting was 

 the joining of the National Bee-Keepers' Association in a body. 

 Every member of the Minnesota Bee-Keepers' Association who 

 is in good standing now becomes a member also of the national 

 association. Now the National Bee-Keepers' Association has for 

 its objects two prominent features; first, the intellectual and moral 

 advancement of the bee-keepers who are its members ; second, the 

 protection of such members in their legal rights as bee-keepers. 

 This last means that when a bee-keeper who is a member is at- 

 tacked and persecuted by any one whomsoever on account of 

 his bees, he will be defended by the association, and the bills paid 

 out of the treasury. This action of the association ought to bring 

 in every man in Minnesota who keeps bees, and who in conse- 

 quence is liable to get into trouble on their account. The dues 

 are only one dollar per year, which includes dues to both associa- 

 tions, and entitles the member to this protection. Send $1, and 

 your name and address immediately to Mr. L. E. Day, treasurer, 

 Clinton Falls, Minn., and he will do the rest. 



The following officers were elected for the coming year: 



President, Mr. Wm. Russell, Minnehaha Park. 

 First vice-president, Mr. G. A. Forgerson, Rosembunt. 

 Second vice-president, Mr. G. H. Pond, Bloomington. 

 Third vice-president, Dr. Mary McCoy, Duluth. 

 Secretary, Dr. L. D. Leonard, Syndicate Block, Minneapolis. 

 Treasurer, Mr. L. E. Day, Clinton Falls. 



Executive Committee — Mr. H. G. Acklin, chairman, St. Paul; 

 Mr. Van Vliet, Farmington ; Dr. E. K. Jacques, Robbinsdale. 



Insect Powder Plant. — Persian daisy, Pyrethrum roseum, when 

 dried and pulverized is a powerful agent for driving away insects. 

 It can be grown from seeds like any other feverfew, and the blooms 

 can be cut and dried at home with decidedly less expense than the 

 powder can be bought. The seedlings may occupy prominent bor- 

 ders in the flower garden or fill entire beds. Also the same culture 

 that suits vegetables will make the daisy yield abundantly of the use- 

 ful blooms. — G. T. D. 



