physiology, by one of the foremost writers on apiculture. More 

 than 200 pages — nearly 150 illustrations. Bound in substantial 

 cloth. $1.00 postpaid. 



WAX- CRAFT. By Thomas William Cowan. No bee-keeper 

 of any pretensions can afford to be without one book on bees- 

 wax. 'This is the only book on the subject in English. Price by 

 mail, $1.00; by freight or express, 5 cts. less. 



These books may be obtained from the publisliers of this 

 volume or from dealers in bee-keepers' supplies everywhere. 



POPULAR WORKS ON BEE CULTURE. 



The following books are for the most part by writers of well- 

 known literary ability, and are very interesting indeed, and are 

 greatly valued by bee-keepers and others for their literary merit, 

 and the popular style in which bee-keeping is depicted, and we are 

 very glad to have the opportunity to offer them to bee-keepers and 

 others. The description of each work will give a fair idea rf the 

 same, but a pamphlet giving an extended view of these and the 

 practical books on bee culture listed in the preceding columns 

 will be sent on application. 



THE CHILDREN'S STORY OF THE BEE. By S. L. Ben- 

 susan, London. This volume was written for children, and the 

 author endeavors to tell the story of the bee before a youthful 

 audience as completely as possible under the circumstances. It 

 traces the life of the drones, queen and worker from the egg to the 

 final destiny of each, telling the story of each in a semi-fanciful, 

 entertaining way. At the same time, the bool<; gives a very clear 

 idea of its life, and will appeal strongly to all who know but little 

 about these interesting insects. It has 250 pages. Price $2.00; 10 

 cts. less by freight or express. 



THE HONEY- MAKERS. Ev Miss Margaret W. Morley. This 

 is the story of the life of the bee, told in very interesting stvle — 

 how it lives, gathers honey, and all about it. While clothing the 

 general subject with an air of poetry, it seems to be entirely within 

 the limits of known facts while attempting to deal with them. 

 We believe it will give all thoughtful bee-keepers a greater liking 

 for their business to read it. Probably it has more to do with the 

 curious traditions connected with bees than any other book of the 

 kind. Price $1.50 postpaid. 



THE LIFE OF THE BEE. By Maeterlinck. This is a master- 

 piece of fine writing by a modern Shakespeare. The words fly 

 from the pen of this v.riter like sparks from a blacksmith's anvil, 

 the result being a glorification of the honey-bee. Maeterlinck is 

 considered by many to be the finest writer now living, and any- 

 thing from him is sure to be worth reading. He is, to a certain 

 extent, familiar with bee-keeping, but the truth about bees does 

 not interest him so much as the romance of the queen and the 

 drone and the swarming instinct. The book itself is well bound 

 and beautifully printed. Price $1.40 postpaid. 



THE BEE PEOPLE, A book on bees, especially for children, 

 from the pen of ^Margaret W. Morlev. Including its elegant illus- 

 trations, it is in some respects, the prettiest bee-book in existence. 

 It has 177 pages, very coarse print, the reading being ingeniously 

 interwoven with the illustrations showing the parts of the bee. The 

 story of bee-life is told in a fascinating marner, and is well cal- 

 culated to get the casual reader, as well as children, interested in 

 this useful insect. The cuts go just enough into detail to explain 

 fully the lesson taught, without confusing the mind with other 

 things. We think the book well worthy a place in every bee- 

 keeper's home. Fittingly designed cover. Price $1.50 postpaid. 



THE LORE OF THE HONEY-BEE. By Tickner Edwards. A 

 fine work for those who desire an interesting book about bees. 

 Does not deal with practical details, but gives valviable informa- 

 tion about bees in general. Verv readable and entertaining. Price 

 $2.00 postpaid. 



