1917 



AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL 



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MARSHFIELD GOODS 



BEEKEEPERS :— 



We manufacture millions of sections 

 every year that are as good as the best. 

 The cheapest for the quality ; best for 



the price. If you buy them once, you will 

 buy again. 



We also manufacture hives, brood- 

 frames, sectlon-holdersand shipping 

 cases. 



Our catalog is free for the asking. 



PORTER 



MARSHFIELD MFG. COMPANY, Marshfield, Wi consin 



EARLY ORDER DISCOUNTS WILL 



Pay You to Buy Bee-Supplies Now 



Thirty years' experience in making everything for 

 the beekeeper. A large factory specially equipped 

 for the purpose ensures goods of highest quality. 

 Write for our illustrated catalog today. 



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MONEY 



For sale by all daaler*. 



If no dealer, write factory 

 R, & E. C. PORTER, MFRS. 

 Lewistown, lllinoie, U. S. A. 



Please mention Am. Bee Journal when writing. 



FREEMAN'S FARMER 



North Yikimt, 

 Wash. 



Successor to Northwest Farm and Home 



69 YEJUtS OLD 

 If you want a descriptive and aericultural 

 magazine, it will inform you all about the 

 methods in the Pacific Northwest. 

 Send One dollar and have the magazine sent 

 for one year. Cut rate of one-half price 

 now on. 



LEAHY MFG. CO., 90 Sixth St., Higginsville, Mo. NOW IS THE TIME 



Prepare Now for Next Season 



Do not wait until your bees are out of winter 

 Quarters to order your goods. 



DON'T WAIT TILL SPRING 



Before having your beeswax made into 

 foundation or to buy supplies. Prices 

 were never more unsettled. Better 

 take advantage of present low prices 

 and early ordt ^ discounts, by ordering 

 now. 



Write for prices and discounts. 



GUS DITTMER COMPANY 

 Augusta, Wisconsin 



THREE-BANDED ITALIANS 



Will be ready by April i. 

 to begin mailing untested 

 queens of my exception- 

 ally vigorous strain of Ital- 

 ian bees. They are gentle, 

 prolific, and the best of 

 honey ga t h ere r s. Give 

 them a trial and I am sure 

 you will be a regular custo- 

 mer hereafter. Will book 

 orders now. Circular free. 

 Safe arrival guaranteed in 

 the United States and 

 Canada. Untested, li.oo; 

 6. $500; 12, $0 00. Tested 



$i.2s; 6. J6.50; 12. $12.50. 



JOHN G. MILLER 



723 C St., Corpus Christi, Texas 



PROSPECTS FOR 1917 



Are for another big one. Lotz Sections are 

 the best, they are perfect in workman- 

 ship, quality and material. All guaranteed. 

 We want you on our mailing list. 

 Sand for 1917 Catalog 



AUGUST LOTZ COMPANY 

 Boyd, Wisconsin 



ESTABLISHED 1885 



We are still furnishing bee-hives made 

 of white pine lumber; they are well made 

 and will last. Our large catalog, giving 

 full particulars about all bee supplies is 

 free for the asking. Beeswax taken in 

 exchange for supplies or cash. 



J. NEBEL & SON SUPPLY COMPANY 



High Hill, Montg. Co., Missouri 



LEATHER COLORED ITALIANS 



About April ist I will 

 again be ready to mail un- 

 tested queens of my fine 

 strain of Italians. I breed 

 .nootherrace Choice test- 

 ed and breeding queens at 

 all times. Insure against 

 a possible disappointment 

 by ordering early. Satis- 

 faction guaranteed. Cir- 

 cular free. Untested 

 queens $i oo each; doz. 

 J13.00. Choice tested. J1.50 

 each. Breeder. $3.00 to 

 $5.00 each. 

 C. S. ENCLE, Beeville, Bee Co., Texas 



