THE GLEANINGS LIBRARY. 



So called because of great popularity of the following books 

 when offered in combination with Gleanings in Bee Culture. 



ALEXANDER'S WRITINGS ON PRACTICAL BEE CULTURE. 



By the late E. W. Alexander, who conducted the largest apiary in 

 the United States. A wonderfully interesting discussion of bee- 

 keeping in its broadest phases. Any one can understand it. 35 

 chapters, 95 pages. Paper bound, 50 cts. postpaid. 



A YEAR'S WORK IN AN OUT-APIARY. By G. M. Doolittle. 

 Packed full of most valuable information ever given to bee- 

 keepers. A practical and interesting book by a very successful 

 apiarist. Sale has reached nearly 5,000 copies. 60 pages, paper 

 bound, 50 cts. postpaid. 



THE TOWNSEND BEE BOOK. By E. D. Townsend. AVritten 

 by one of the most progressive, successful and extensive bee- 

 keepers in the U. S., this new book has been in great demand from 

 the day of its announcement. Tells how to make a start with 

 bees, and will ■ greatly benefit beginners and experienced bee- 

 keepers. 90 pages, paper bound, 50 cts. postpaid. 



In Combination With Gleanings in Bee Culture for One Year 

 either of the above Books may be had for the price of Gleanings 

 alone, $1.00. Foreign postage 60 cts. extra. Canadian postage 30 

 cts. extra. 



THE BEE-KEEPERS' TEN-CENT LIBRARY. 



The following books are neatly bound in paper, well illustrated. 

 .Just the thing for beginners to help them with their troubles. 

 Price 10 cts. each postpaid. 



No. 1. BEE-KEEPERS' DICTIONARY. It helps a beginner or 



one who is not acquainted with the literature of bee-keeping to 



understand the different terms used by writers on the subject. A 

 reference work giving clear definitions of current terms. 



No. 5. TRANSFERRING BEES. Practical methods of trans- 

 ferring from boxes to modern hives. 



Xo. 11. WINTERING BEES. The problems of wintering bees 

 in different localities and suggestions for their solution. 



No. 16. MODERN QU EEN- REARI NG. Detailing the latest 

 methods, by leading breeders, embracing the best of several sys- 

 tems 



No. 17. HABITS OF THE HONEY-BEE. A condensed account 

 of the life and habits of the bee in simple language. 



No. 21. FACTS ABOUT BEES. Just what its name indicates. 

 A very popular booklet of 60 pages containing a complete descrip- 

 tion of the Danzenbaker hive, and instructions for its management. 



No. 29. MOVING AND SHIPPING BEES. Full of helpful sug- 

 gestions on a subject in which many bee-keepers are interested. 



No. 30. THE BEE-KEEPER AND THE FRUIT-GROWER. 



Why and how their interests are mutual. 



These books may be obtained from the publishers of this 

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



