^ J\)t Apiary ^ 



THE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE 

 NORTH AMERICAN BEE-KEEPER'S ASSOCIATION. 



{Continued from December Number.) 



^HE question of races of bees came up for discussion. Years ago 

 bees were brought to America from Cyprus, also the Holy Land 

 and Syria. It was thought that whilst some of the other bees 

 had good qualities, none were equal to the Italian bees. The 

 Entomologist of the the United States Government at Washing- 

 ton, hinted that it was the intention of the Government, at the close of the 

 World's Fair, to send some one in quest of new races of bees, and do work for 

 the bee-keepers of the United States, along this line. Doctor Riley the 

 Entomologist, also stated that the Government had not yet given up hopes of 

 mating queens not on the wing, thus selecting the drones which were to mate 

 with the queens. 



In reply to a question " re the best method to adopt when being stung ? " 

 Doctor Miller said, keep at it. It is of course, well known, that the inconven- 

 ience and swelling which is occasioned from a sting to the novice wears away 

 in time. To those keeping only a few colonies, advice given by others may be 

 of use. One recommended Cuticura, another recommended strongly heating 

 the parts either by holding in very hot water or by bathing the part. Some also 

 use ammonia. 



On Tuesday morning R. F. Holterman gave an address upon 



" The Production of Comb Honey." 



The production of a first-class article of comb honey becomes a subject of 

 greater importance from year to year. The demand for comb honey is 

 increasing, and those producing the article in the best condition will secure the 

 best prices and readiest sales. There is no treating the subject except in detail. 



There are a number of points to be considered : First of all, is the man 

 fitted ; for no man who is not thorough in his work, neat, intelligent, paying 

 attention to detail, can succeed to the fullest extent. It is then a subject 

 worthy of the attention of a man or woman of first-class ability. The locality 

 must be considered, one in a locality generally poor, cannot expect to compete 

 in the production of comb honey, with a bee-keeper in a good locality ; by that 

 I mean heavy flows are required rather than prolonged. The greater number of 

 pounds of honey gathered in the least time, the better the production of comb 

 honey. Upon this we are all agreed. 



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