DECEMBER 15, 1912 



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"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- 

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"FALCON " foundation. We make it in our own plant. The best grades of 

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— « How to Produce 



EXTRACTED 

 HONEY 



THIS is the title of a neatly print- 

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 is explained in detail, with photo- 

 graphic reproductions and drawings to 

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 with the chapter on "Preparing Colo- 

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 concludes with a description of "Pack- 

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Many helpful and valuable sugges- 

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