Mar. 15. 1912 



2 BEE BOOKS 

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"Ho-w to MaRe Mo»ey in Bees" 



This book is for beginners. It tells how to 

 get profit and pleasure from this fascinating 

 occupation. It tells you how to select the 

 bees, gives hints on swarming, feeding, win- 

 tering, and caring for the bees, their diseases, 

 captivating habits, etc. It also suggests how 

 to select proper equipment. 

 "BlanKe's Bee BooK." This book 

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 and answers in the back of the book will 

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One or both books FREE. 



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BI^ANKE: MFG. (St SUPPI^Y CO. 



Successors to Blanks & Hauk Supply Co. 

 BlanKe Bld^. St. Louis, Mo. 



BEE-SUPPLIES 



WE ARE WESTERN AGENTS FOR 



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March Winds 



Will soon give place to the proverbial April 

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Are you ready for it, Mr. Beeman? As in 

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 Do not make the mistake of waiting till the 

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