1909 GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE 11 



WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR 



CHRISTMAS? 



For the Husband or Father "a?!rs is more appropriate for a 



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 cially one whicli will be referred to frequently— thus reminding the owner of the 

 giver. The ABC OF BEE CULTURE meets all requirements, and no husband or 

 father would be disappointed with it. Remember that there are three styles of bind- 

 ings to select from— full leather at $2.50; half leather at $2.00; cloth at $1.50, post- 

 paid. See how this book is prized by a professional man in Cincinnati : 



I received a few days ago a copy of the A B C of Bee Culture. It is a wonderful book, 

 because it is a book of wonders. It is a complete up-to-date encyclopedia on the subject of 

 God's most wonderful insects. The book becomes a very valuable contribution to America's 

 marvelous products in that it is a development, and not a theory. It is the crystallized 

 essence of a long, useful, and loving life. One can hardly understand how you can issue 

 such a monumental work containing so many excellent modern cuts and 1100 columns of 

 most helpful reading-matter for the small sum of $1.50, when such specialized subjects cost 

 from »5.00 to $10.00 per copy. I have a thousand books on my library; but, aside from the 

 Bible, I prize it most. With much esteem I am Yours truly, E. R. Wagner. 



VckV f hf^ Wlfl^ r»r Mnthiskf ^^ yo^ ^^^^ to give her a book that is as 

 X KJl LllC YVllC KJl lYlULllCI fascinating as a late novel, and at the 



same time one that will be, like the A B C of Bee Culture, often referred to, remind- 

 ing her of the occasion when she received it? We suggest "HOW TO KEEP BEES," 

 by Anna Botsford Comstock. Even if she knows or cares nothing about bees she 

 will enjoy this book. The author is an entertaining writer, and has told of her own 

 experiences with bees in a way that is very interesting. Price $1.10 postpaid. 



For the Brother or Son The abc of bee culture has been 



^'* »-**N^ x-rx v-r»,xxv.,x wx c^v^xx the keynote of success of many a young 

 man who has entered the ranks of bee-keepers ; and if this book isn't already in the 

 home, perhaps no better one can be selected. However, if he is quite a reader get 

 him a copy ot THE LORE OF THE HONEY-BEE, which not only has a large number 

 of illustrations, but gives in a most entertaining way the history of bee-keeping as 

 portrayed by the various writings on bee culture from ancient to modern times. The 

 young man keen for knowledge of the honey-bee will be surprised when reading 

 THE LORE OF THE HONEY-BEE to find what a wealth of literature has been pub- 

 lished on this subject ; and no other volume of the present day gives such an ade- 

 quate idea of this as this book. Price $2.00 postpaid. 



For the Sister or Daiiohter ™^ honey-makers, by Mar 



rUI UlC OliiLCI UI X-^aUgllLCr garet Warner Morley. can scarcely 

 fail to interest one who has the slightest interest in insect life or nature study, for the 

 author has in a most entertaining manner carefully told us r.f the structure, habits, 

 and products of the bee in the opening chapter, and then several chapters of the fol- 

 lowing: The bee's tongue, eyes, attennas, brain, wings, legs, honeysac, wax-pockets, 

 sting, family; the drone, worker, swarm, and a dozen other chapters. $1.50 postpaid! 



Fov fhf^ Ch\}r\Y'(^rk THE bee people, by the same author as "The 

 X wx cii^ v-XAXiui c;xx Honey-makers," is an illustrated book of 177 pages, 

 and would be a very acceptable present to any child, v/bether he has a present interest 

 in bees or not. It is suitable for any home where there are children. $1.50 postpaid. 



All of the above books, as well as lists found elsewhere in this issue of Gleanings, 

 may be obtained of various publishers of bee Journals ard dealers in bee-l<eepers 

 supplies. Or, if more convenient, orders may be sent to this office. 



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