.lUNE 1, 1912 



BLANKE'S 



BOOK 



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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 the 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 whnt you 

 are needing in bee supplies, and let us write 

 you a special letter on the subject. 



Blanke Mfg. & Supply Co. 



Blanke Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 



BEE-SUPPLIES 



WC ARE WESTERN AGENTS FOR 



"FALCONER" 



Write for discountB— we can save you money. 



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



I 28 Crand Avanu* 



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25 



YEARS' 



PRACTICE 



CHAS. J. WILLIAMSON, McLachlen Building-, Corner 

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



Patent Practice In Patent Patent Counsel of 



Office and Courts. 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 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 



1 36 West Main St., Zanesville, Ohio 



Established 1885 

 WE CARRY AN UP-TO-DATE LINE OF 



BEEKEEPERS' SUPPLIES 



Write for our 64-pag:e catalog: free, and 

 for lowest prices on supplies. Full in- 

 formation g-iven to all inquiries. We 

 handle the best make of goods for the 

 beelieeper. . Freight facilities good. 

 Let us hear from you. 



JOHN NEBEL & SON SUPPLY CO., HIGH HILL, MO. 



ITALIAN AND GARNIOLAN QUEENS! 



Nuclei, Be»s by Pound. Ten-page descriptive list free. Un- 

 tested. $1.00. Natural R. C. Golden from imported stock, select 

 untested, Sl.lO; tested. $1.50. Leaflets, " How to Introduce 

 Queens," 15c; "Increase," 15c: or both for 25c. 



E. E. MOTT, Clenwood, Mich. 



Untested Italian Queen-Bees 



6 Queens for 84.50; 3 for S2.50; 1 for 90 cts. 



We usually begin mailing queens in May, and continue thereafter 

 on the plan of "first come first served." The price of one of our 

 Untested Queens alone is 90 cents, or with the old American Bee 



.lournal for one year— both forS1.60. Three queens (without Journal) would be 

 S2..50, or 6 for 84.50. Full Instructions for introducing sent with each Queen, 

 being printed on the underside of the address-card on the mailing-cage. You 

 can not do better than to get one or more of our fine Standard-bred Queens. 



American Bee Journal, 



Hamilton, Illinois 



