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WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE 



The H)i>3 Edition of tiie A B C of Bee Culture 

 N.Stli Thousand 



This is a book of over 500 pages. Like some of the previous eilitioiis, it has l>eeii 

 brought clear up to the times. Even brushed and "shook" swarms are mentioned 

 and described under the head of "Swarming." The latest methods of bottling hon- 

 ey are given under the head of "Extracted Honey." A new list of honey-plants, es- 

 pecially those found in the South and in the far West, particularly those that are 

 big yielders of honev, have been incorporated; and many new engravings liave been 

 inserted here and there. 



If there is any particular feature in which this edition is different from all 

 others, it is in the fact that it is written to conform to nearly every locality in the 

 United States. When the book was put out in iSycS, the instructions were intended 

 more particularly for those who live in the North Central States. But the several 

 trips of the reviewer over various portions of the United Slates from time to time 

 have lead to some modifications here and there — particularly details of niana}.;ement . 

 The subject of swarming, for instance, has been modified to fit the conditions as they 

 exist in Texas, California and the far West, as well as the liastern and Central Stales 

 of the North. Several new articles have been inserted. Among them is one on lo- 

 cality. This chapter goes into detail showing how one state or province diflfers from 

 another; and how methods of management must be varied to fit sj)ecial condilions. 



The subject of wax-])resses has been thoroughly overhault-d, showing rendering; 

 and pressing in the open air, in hot water, and in steam. 



In the matter of wintering, again, special instructions are given f(jr the S')utli- 

 ern and Western bee-keeper where wintering protection is not necessary, but where 

 there is a danger of starvation. 



The biographical department has been largely revised, and new subjects have 

 been added to take in some of those bee-keepers who have lately risen to promi- 

 nence in the bee-keeping world. 



The picture gallery, while it has some well known views, has a numl)er of new 

 ones, particularly some i:i the West and South. 



As usual, the book has been enlarged, and, altogether, 

 we are putting out for 1903 an edition that is new from 

 cover to cover, or is as nearly such as it could be if it 

 were written during the latter part of 1902 word for word, 

 paragraph for paragraph throughout the entire book. 

 The fact that it has been kept standing in type all these 

 years has made it possible to make changes answhere at 

 any time when necessary. 



Price in cloth, by mail, ^1.20, or clubbed with (rlean- 

 ings in Bee Culture one year, both postpaid, $1.75. 



This book may be had of any dealer in bee-keepers' 

 supplies. 



The A. I. Root Co., Medina, Ohio. 



