ROOT'S 



BEEKEEPERS 

 SUPPLIES 



You may have a catalog of supplies; but if you haven't ours for 1912 you have missed 

 something really worth while, and should get one at once. It is the largest and most com- 

 plete ever published— more than a mere price list of supplies— a book that every beekeeper 

 can read with pleasure and profit. Beginners will find answers to many perplexing ques- 

 tions, and advanced beekeepers timely suggestions that will save them money. Old cus- 

 tomers are writing us frequently letters like the following: 



Your catalog for 1912, designated ROOT'S BEEKEEPERS' SUPPLIES is received 

 and I certainly thank you for this book. I have had your catalog on my desk for 

 years, and have used Root's supplies all along. I note the enlargement and Im- 

 provement in your new catalog, and notice many things 1 expect to add to my apiary. 



Crystal City, Texas. q ^^ Cox. 



Our catalog this season also gives a full and complete list of books and booklets 

 which we can supply. Many of these booklets are free, which doesn't mean that they are 

 not worth reading, but simply that we want you to be informed on the subjects of which 

 they treat. Send for a catalog, and check those in which you are interested. 



Quick Deliveries 



Next to having the best goods made, there is nothing so important to the beekeeper 

 m the busy season as to have goods delivered just when they are wanted most. It isn't 

 always possible to ship goods from a distant factory and have them reach destination 

 within a day or two, as is sometimes necessary during the height of the season, but with 

 distributing-houses located in the large shipping-centers we are able to supply beekeepers 

 everywhere, with no loss of time and with minimum transportation charges. 



Send Your Hurry Orders 



to any one of the offices listed below, and let us show you what we can do for you in point 

 of service. Cars are going to these branches at the rate of two or three a week, so the 

 stocks are new and fresh, and we usually have just what you want. If it isn't in stock at 

 your nearest branch our manager will include your order with his specifications and you 

 may have your goods come in the next car, thereby saving on transportation charges and 

 getting the goods m better shape than you would by local freight. 



Whatever Your Wants 



we can supply you, and, of course, there is no question about the quality of our goods 

 The name "ROOT" in connection with bee-supplies means the best of every thing in 

 this line, and the best is always the cheapest, as our customers will testify. If you have 

 never used our supplies you should make a trial of them this'season. Once used we are 

 sure you will want no other. " ' 



I have just received my goods, order No, 10,739. 1 am more than pleased with 

 "i'u \t. intended to make my hives, but when I received the sample hive and 

 saw the No. 1 pine lumber from which it was made, and considering the workman- 

 ship, I am satisfied I can buy cheaper than I can make them: enough cheaper to 

 save the price of the lumber. O. C. Mills, Barton Ldg., Vt. 



BRANCH OFFICES 

 S^n 7?''u; 189-141 Franklin St. Chicago, 213-231 Institute Place 



Philadelphia 8-10 Vine St. Des Moines, 565 W. Seventh St. 



St. Paul. 1024 Mississippi St. Syracuse, 1631 Genesee St. 



Washington. 1100 Maryland Ave., S-W. 

 Mechanic Falls, Maine 



Distributing Depots in Many 

 Large Centers 



The A. I. Root Company 



Executive Offices and Factory 



MEDINA. OHIO 



