May 1, 1912 



For BEGINNERS 

 and OLD-TIMERS 



BEE BOOK 



A full description of our 1912 line of Bee Sup- 

 plies, together with prices. The book con- 

 tains many helpful hints on raising bees. It 

 will interest both beginners and experienced 

 beekeepers. In. the back is a list of questions 

 and answers touching the important points 

 of bee culture. It contains 64 pages of useful 

 matter pertaining to apiary. Get one FREE. 



How to Make Money in Bees 



This splendid booklet contains hints for be- 

 ginners that make the way easy to get started 

 In bee culture. It tells how to select the bees 

 and equipment, and guides him in such mat- 

 ters as swarming, hiving, feeding, wintering, 

 guarding against diseases, etc. No beginner 

 should start without one. It will cost nothing 

 but a stamp to get it. . The book is FREE. 



Blanke Mfg. & Supply Co. 



Blanke Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 



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C. C. demons Bee-Supply Co., Kansas City, Mo. 



I 28 Grand Avenue 



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 YEARS' 

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CHAS. J. WILLIAMSON, McLaehlen Building', Corner 

 Tenth and G Sts., Washington. D. C. 



Patent Counsel of 

 The A. I. Root Co 



The Welcome 

 Honey-f lowj. . . 



to which you have been looking forward through 

 the long dreary months of winter, is at last at 

 hand. Are you ready to take full advantage of it? 

 Unless, with wise forethought, you have already 

 purchased the hives, sections, foundation, or other 

 supplies, you will probably require, it is high time 

 that your wants crystallize into an order. Fore- 

 casts are at best uncertain, but present indications 

 are for a good honey-flow, and its value to you will 

 depend upon the degree of preparation you have 

 made for it. There is yet just time to secure the 

 necessary supplies and properly arrange your equip- 

 ment. Longer delay may mean regretable loss. 



The following letter will give you a tip as to 

 where you can secure best goods, best treatment, 

 and most prompt delivery. 

 Mr. E. W. Peirce, 



Zanesville, Ohio. 

 The bee -supplies were received 

 March 4th. The February cash dis- 

 count was received also. Many 

 thanks for promptness and kind 

 treatment. Yours truly, 



Fred Bailey. 

 Thornton, W. Va. 

 Mr. Bailey is but one of hundreds of beekeepers 

 who find in ROOT QUALITY— PEIRCE SERVICE 

 absolute satisfaction. If you are not already of 

 this number, you will be eventually. 



A postal card addressed as below will bring you 

 a large illustrated catalog. 



EDMUND W. PEIRCE 



136 West Main St. 



Zanesville, Ohio 



Patent Practice In Patent 

 Office and Courts. 



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JOS. A. BLUM & CO., Dept. 3, Chatfield, Ohio. 



BARGAINS IN BEE SUPPLIES 



The recent death of James Ileddon leaves us with 

 a large amount of Bee Fixtures and Supplies of 

 almost every description, which will be sold at 

 a great sacrifice. Write us for inventory and write 

 at once, as these goods will not last long at the 

 prices we are closing them out at. 



James Keddon's Sons, Dowagiac, Michigan 



Why Not REAR Your Own QUEENS? 



$1.00 



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Doolittle's "Scientific Queen-Rearing" and the 

 American Bee Journal for 191 2— Both for Only 



Every Bee-keeper Should Have Both Book and Bee-Paper. 



DOOLITTLE'S "Scientific Queen-Rearing " book contains 

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 Read up now before the bee season Is here. 



You will not regret having- this book, which also gives his manage- 

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The book, and the American Bee Journal for 1912. for only $1.00. is cer- 

 tainly a big bargain for you. Send the $1.00 now. and we will begrin your 

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 of the Bee Journal free. Address 



GEORGE W. YORK & CO., 1 17 No. Jefferson St., Chicago, III. 



