HOME FRUITS AND BEES 



mutual advantage and the promotion of the 

 industry. The novice can hardly expect to learn 

 unless he affiliates himself with such groups and 

 attends their meetings. Subscription to a good 

 bee journal is also desirable. 



Selling the Product. Honey can be marketed 

 in the comb or in glass jars in the extracted or 

 crystal form. Many suburban beekeepers dispose 

 of their crop in their own neighborhood or at 

 roadside stands. Many food products are being 

 promoted which contain honey as one ingredient, 

 and this opens an attractive field to the re- 

 sourceful beekeeper. The healthful qualities 

 of honey for human consumption are being 

 given greater recognition and it appears that the 

 market for locally produced honey of high 

 quality is steadily expanding. 



Do's 



Fruit trees should be included in every country home- 

 owner's plan. 



Be sure varieties are such as will yield, plentifully, 

 good quality fruit. 



Use bush fruits as ornamentals and sources of food to 

 be put in cans. 



Seek advice on fruit problems from the state agri- 

 cultural college. 



Old orchards may be rejuvenated under proper systems 

 of management. 



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