DECEMBER 1, 1912 



Prepare for Next Season and Save 4 Per Cent on all 



-falcon" BEE SUPPLIES 



"FALCON " hives are made of the best lumber obtainable for the purpose, the 

 knotted parts being cut out, the waste pieces being used in a line of toy blocks re- 

 quiring only small cuts. This leaves a clear surface; that's why we have the repu- 

 tation of making the finest supplies in the country. 



"FAI^COX " foundation. We make it in our own plant. The best grades of 

 pure beeswax only are used. Special i)rices for quantities. 



Our old customers who use special-size sections, foundation, frames, etc., should order now. 

 Later, when the rush is on. it's hard for us to take care of you. 

 A copy of Simplified Beekeeping postpaid for the asking. 



We can give orders prompt attention. We guarantee satisfaction. A trial will convince you. 

 Dealers Everywhere. ..... Red Catalog Postpaid. 



W. T. FALCONER MFG. COMPANY, FALCONER, N. Y. 



Lexington HotGl 



500 Rvoms Europaan Plan 



Michigan Boulevard & 22nd St. 



Chicago, III. 



The Lexington Is located just outside the 

 congested business district, yet within ten 

 minutes' ride on two electric lines which pass 

 the hotel. 



We have three of the best Cafes In the City, 

 and prices are reasonable. 



Write us for booklet or to make reservation. 



IM.& M. Hotel Company, Proprietors, 



T. V. Strain, Manager. 



Do You Love SWEETS? 



Ralph Waldo Emerson Did 



He said you can attain to royalty by 

 loving sweets. 



" He who knows what SWEETS 

 . . . are in the ground, the waters, 

 the plants, the heavens, and how 

 to come at these enchantments, id 

 the rich and royal man." 



" HOW to come at these ? '' 



Aye, there's the rub. 



How many people miss them ! and 

 perhaps some of these many, strange 

 to say, keep bees 



Want to know how? 



Send $1.00 for a year's subscription to 



The Guide to Nature 



Arcadia, Sound Beach, Conn. 



It is edited by Edward F. Bigelow, a 

 sweets extractor — in other words, "a 

 bee-man " and a naturalist. 



PROTECTION HIVE 



The best and lowest-priced double-wall hive on the market. This hive has % material In 

 the outer wall, and is not cheaply constructed of % material as are some other hives on the 

 market. Packing or dead-air space as you prefer. Remember, winter is approaching. Get 

 your bees into comfortable quarters before it is here Send for a catalog. 



A. G. AVOODMAN CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 



