H^^Geo. H. Mobley, Nevada, Mo., gives 

 us the particulars of a " sell " among liis 

 neighbors. He had a runaway colony, led 

 by a choice queen to the woods; a neighbor 

 said he had discovered the " bee tree," 

 where his bees were lodged; they struck up 

 a trade lil^e this: He was to give the neigh- 

 bor a swarm in the spring, for the informa- 

 tion. The tree, however, belonged to a 

 third party, and another trade had to be 

 anade for the tree; the second party agreed 

 to give the owner of the tree the first 

 swarm from his swarm that friend M. was 

 to give him; and in addition to this, he was 

 to work up the tree into stove wood. — 

 When the tree was "felled," not a bee, or 

 cup of honey could be found. Now, friend 

 M. wants to know, which one was "sold" 

 the worst. We certainly think the poor 

 fellow who had to cut that large tree into 

 stove-wood had a little the keenest "sell." 

 He works for nothing, and gets no swarm 

 of bees. 



"Bee-keeping of to-day," is the title of a 

 little pamphlet of 62 pages, by W. L. Heed, 

 Macon, Mo. It contains, in brief, just what 

 the beginner needs— information on the 

 various manipulations in the apiary. Of 

 ■course, it is intended for such, and it will 

 do a good work. 



It^" The Excelsior Foundation Machine, 

 mentioned in the February number as the 

 Bourgmeyer Foundation Machine is, manu- 

 factured byC. 01m& Co.— Mr. B. beingea 

 member of the firm. This machine is being 

 thoroughly tested, and so far has operated 

 well. Should any part, liowever, not stand 

 the test, the firm stand ready to improve it 

 until it does. They now ship two iron roll- 

 ers (an extra machine), without extra charge 

 so each purchaser, to be used in bringiugall 

 sheets to an even thickness before ruiniing 

 them into foundation. It is advertised in 

 another column. It does not make wax 

 sides to the cells— and for comb-honey this 

 is quite an improvement, as it can be made 

 thinner, obviating the "fish-bone" difficulty. 

 We can supply the machine at manufactu- 

 rers' prices. 



C^" Our new " Illustrated Catalogue of 

 Implements for the Apiary" is ready, and 

 will be sent to any address, postage paid. 

 For the accommodation of bee-keepers wish- 

 ing to purchase supplies, we keep almost 

 everything that can oe purchased anywhere, 

 and sell at manufacturers' prices. We have 

 no interest in anything, other than a retail- 

 er's profit, and will not recommend any ar- 

 ticle except on real merit. Being located in 

 a great centre of business, it is sometimes 

 very convenient to get goods of different 

 maiTufacturers all at one shipment. Except 

 in a few instances, we ship either from this 

 offtce or the manufactory, whichever is the 

 nearest to tlie purchaser. 



Honey Markets. 



NEW YORK.— We quote as follows: 



HONEY.— In the general and unprecedented 

 shrinkage of aU values, honey has shared the fate of 

 all produce— all Capt. Hetherington's, Mr. Doolit- 

 tles's, Elwood's white honey has gone into consump- 

 tion at2.ic. per lb. We quote white honey, in sundry 

 style of caps and crates, 15 to 17c. Dark grades 8 to 

 12c. Strained honey, in firkins- light, 10c; dark, 8c. 



BEESWAX.— The market for wax is in no better 

 shape, demand being light. Quotations, 27 to 28c. 

 Exports for week ending Feb. 2.<, 11,.520 lbs; do. from 

 Jan. 1, 27,283 lbs; do. same time last year, 8,821 lbs. 



H. K. & F. B. THURBEB & CO. 



CHICAGO.— We quote as follows: 



HONEY.— The market is liberally supplied. Good 

 to choice white comb sells fairly at 12 to 14c. per lb. ; 

 common to fair at 10 to He. per lb. 



BEESWAX.— In fair request at 27 to 35c. per lb. for 

 prime choice yellow. 



SAN FRANCISCO.— 



Feb. 13, 1878.— We have had heavy rains, which in- 

 sures bee pasturage in the Southern counties, and 

 a large crop of honey. We quote: Comb, crop of 

 1870, at 14 to 15c ; crop of 1877, 18 to 20c. Strained, 9 to 

 12c. Beeswax, 30 to 31c. Stea HNS & Smith, 



CINCINNATI. — Quotations by C. F. 

 Muth. Comb honey, in small boxes, 15@ 

 20c. Extracted, 1 tb. jars, in shipping order, 

 per doz.,.«2.50; per gross, $28.00. 2 ft. jars, 

 per doz., $4..50; per gross, $50.00. 



LOUISVILLE. — Quotations by B. B. 

 Barnum.— I will pay for choice, light, ex- 

 tracted honey 8@10c.; for white comb 12>^ 

 @l5c., in small boxes. 



Gregory's Seed Catalogue. — Our 

 readers will find the catalogue of J. J. H. 

 Gregory's well-known seed house advertised 

 in our columns. To handle seed with such 

 conscientious care as to dare to warrant their 

 ireshne.ss and purity, is of that class of bold, 

 brave acts which the public appreciate. 

 Though the warranting is of necessity limi- 

 ted to refunding the value of the seed pur- 

 chased, still, under it, Mr. Gregory must sell 

 good seed or make a dead loss. We have re- 

 ceived a pamphlet on the culture of carrots, 

 mangold wurtzel, and sugar beets, just 

 issued by Mr. Gregory, showing how to raise, 

 keep, and feed them. 



(tt^~We keep Prize Boxes and Crates in 

 stock at tills office, and can supply orders, 

 without delay, lower than the lumber for a 

 small quantity can be bought for, in the 

 country. See prices on last page of cover. 



'Many complain of the dearth of 



small currency, all over the country. In 

 reply to correspondents, we will say tliat 

 Postnqe Stamps, of any denomination, can 

 be obtained at every country post-office; 

 and we will receive 1, 2 or 3 cent stamps for 

 anything desired from this office. 



How to Winter.— Those who wish to 

 post up on the subject of wintering, will do 

 well to read Prof. Cook's essay as read be- 

 fore the National Convention of last year.— 

 It was published in the December number 

 of 1876, and has since been re-published in 

 pamphlet form, with the other essays.— 

 Price 15 cents. 



