MAY 15. 1911 



BLANKE'S 



BOOK 

 FREE! 



A Combined Catalog 

 and Hand-book on 

 Bee Culture. 



This book is more than a catalog of supplies 

 — contains many helpful hints on bee culture. 

 In tlie back is a catechism for beginners in 

 bee culture, and even the old-timers can get 

 much useful information out of it. 



It describes our complete line of ..hives, su- 

 pers, extractors, smokers, etc. 



The book costs you nothing. Write for it. 

 At the same time you might tell us what you 

 are needing in bee supplies, and let us write 

 you a special letter on the subject. 



Blanke Mfg. & Supply Co. 



Dlanke Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 



BEE-SUPPLIES 



WE ARE WESTERN AGENTS FOR 



" FALCONER " 



Write for discounts— we can save you money. 



C. C. demons Bee-Supply Co., Kansas Cit), Mo. 



1 28 Grand Avanua 



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25 



YEARS' 



PRACTICE 



CHAS. J. WILLIAMSON, McLachlen Building-, Comer 

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



Patent Practice In Patent 

 Office and Courts. 



Patent Counsel of 

 The A. I. Root Co 



The Welcome 

 Honey-flow... 



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 luss. 



The following letter will give you a tip as to 

 where you can secure best goods, best treatment, 

 and most pi'ompt 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 



B^l».> AI«S^I^«» Nice big strong vig- 

 DdDV LvlllCKS orous chicks is what 

 fe#CaMJ ^#IIIWI%« we ship. Safe arrival 

 guaranteed. Price 8 to 15 cts. each; 100,000 for sale 

 this season. Catalog free. ... „, . 



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



When Ordering Supplies 



remember we carry a full stock and sell at the 

 lowest catalog price. Two lines of railroad- 

 Maine Central and Grand Trunk. Prompt 

 service and no trucking bills. 



THE A. I. ROOT CO., Mechanic Falls, Maine 



J. B. MASON, Manager 



Why t«ot REAR Your Own QUEENS? 



$1.00 



Doolittle's "Scientific Queen-Rearing" and ttie 

 American Bee Journal for 1 91 2— Both for Only 



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



DOOLITTLE'S " Scientific Queen-Rearing " book contains 

 126 pages, and Is bound in leatherette with round cor- 

 ners. It tells In the clearest way possible just how the 

 famous queen-breeder, Mr. G. M. Doolittle, rears the best of 

 queen-bees In perfect accord with Nature's way. It is for 

 both amateur and veteran in bee-keeping. As all know, 

 Mr. Doolittle has spent some 40 years in rearing queens and 

 producing honey. He has no superior as a queen-breeder. 

 You can learn to rear fine queens by following his directions. 

 Read up now be/ore the bee season Is here. 



You will not regrret having: this book, which also grlves his manag'e- 

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

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

 Bubscriptlon with January 1, 1912, and mall you the book. Sample copy 

 of the Bee Journal tree. Address 



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



