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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE 



ESTABLISHED 1891 



TOEPPERWEIN & MAYFIELD CO. 



(Incorporated) 



Cor. Nolan and Cherry Sis. San Antonio, Texas 



Factory and VVarehoiise. 



To Our Friends and Patrons 



In presenting our claims for a continuance of the generous patronage bestowed upon 

 us during the past year, we beg to submit a few facts concerning the bee industry, which 

 may serve to interest oitr patrons as well as all those engaged in (he business. 



Owing to the constantly increasing demand for comb foundation and beekeepers' 

 supplies, we have again been compelled to enlarge our capacity, install new machinery, and 

 otherwise improve our plant, enabling us to produce 500 i>ounds of comb foundation per 

 day. This has been made possible through the generous patronage given us during the 

 past year, our sales having aggregated approximately $100,000.00. 



Although it has been found a difficult matter to secure enough beeswax to supply the 

 demand, we have on hand a mixeh larger stock than we have ever had before. We also buy 

 and sell honey at ruling prices. On account of the increasing demand for this product the 

 prices in Texas have been higher than in many other States. Bulk comb honey, in the 5%- 

 ineh frames, same as described in our catalog, page ]1, Fig. 540, is produced almost 

 exclusively in Texas. In nearly all j^arts of this State it is best to use the 10-frame hives.. 



Shortly before the death of Mr. Mayfield, Mr. Udo Toepperwein sold his interest to 

 Messrs. R. W. Hearne and B. L. Raborn, well-knoAvn business men of San Antonio. 

 The retirement of the older members of the company will in no way change the policies of 

 the new managemnt except to increase materially the capital with the view of carrying a 

 large stock of supplies. Mr. Morris, who has been jjractically the manager of the Toep- 

 perwein & Mayfield Co., continues with the new management. 



It is the intention of the new management to increase materially the capital of the 

 company, with the view of carrying a stock of supplies that will meet all the requirements 

 of the trade. Tliis will enable us to effect prompt shipments at all times, and thus avoid 

 any delay and annoyance to customers on account of shortage of stock. 



It will be our endeavor to accord our customers all possible courtesies and- considera- 

 tion in any matters that may arise. Mistakes will occur at times, as is only natural, and 

 we only ask that they be brought to our attention so that they may be rectified. Our 

 customers may be assured of the best quality of goods at as reasonable prices as are 

 consistent with business methods. 



Our new catalog on request. Address 



TOEPPERWEIN & MAYFIELD CO.. - San Antonio, Texa 



