Field of Red Clover in Gallatin Valley. 



Experience Required. 



As in any other industry success means a close study of conditions as they 

 exist and experience in carrying on the work. For those who have made a study of 

 beekeeping in Montana for a number of years the returns are large. A number of 

 beekeepers have from fifty to one hundred hives and are making a neat income and 

 meeting with much success. A number of these keepers believe it is a paying 

 proposition to plant fields of clover and alfalfa so as to furnish the bees a source 

 of supply for the honey. 



A good deal of care is taken to adequately meet winter conditions. A plentiful 

 supply of honey must be furnished to meet the demands in case the winter is long. 

 Most successful keepers endeavor to furnish the bees as warm a place as possible 

 during the winter months with the result that there has been but little loss by these 

 experienced keepers. 



Seek to Encourage Displays. 



While there has been but little interest created by displays of Montana grown 

 honey, it is hoped by the officials of the beekeepers' association to have a number 

 of people keeping bees in each county of the state so that exhibits at the county 

 fairs will be possible and a large exhibit at the state fair assured. During the 

 past two winters there has been a scarcity of honey in the markets. Montana 

 beekeepers report the sale of their goods far in advance of production. 



