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THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL 



Aug. 17, 1905 



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What is tbe United States GovernmeDt Doin^ 

 for the Bee-Keeper? 



A Corner of the Government Apiary where the Caucasian and Carniolan Colonies Stand. 

 Photographed by D. E. Lyon. 



Do You Know? 



Do you realize to just what extent Uncle Sam has the 

 interest of his bee-keepers at heart? Few do. To get the 

 whole truth we have sent Mr. D. E. Lyon to Washington 

 with instructions to place before the readers of Gleanings 

 just what is being and what intends to be done by the 

 Division of Apiculture of our great National Department of 

 Agriculture at Washington. Mr. Lyon gives the results of 

 his journey in the August loth number of Gleanings. What 

 he tells is intensely interesting, and every bee-keeper should 

 know the facts. Mr. Lyon has also obtained some splendid 

 photos, which are reproduced in this number. 



Mr. Frank Benton, head of the Division of Apiculture, 

 is now on a journey around the world in search of new Bees 

 and Honey-Planls. Gleanings keeps in close touch with 

 him, and its readers are always sure of obtaining news first 

 hand of this most remarkable trip. 



Gradinpr Rules 



In the August 15th issue of Gleanings is found another 

 article of greatest practical value to beekeepers. It is 

 headed, " Comb Honey Grading Rules." Hardly one bee- 

 keeper in ten understands grading, which is of such impor- 

 tance in marketing comb honey. For this reason there is 

 much confusion and loss. Gleanings has written to the 

 most prominent Honey Dealers all over the United States, 

 and gives their replies in this number. It's an important 

 thing to know how to grade your honey, and Gleanings tells 

 you. 



Superb Illustpations 



The illustrations in the August 15th issue of Gleanings 

 are typical of what its readers receive every number. Three 

 full-page halftones, some smaller ones, and many line draw- 



ings illustrating the numerous short articles. The half- 

 tones are the work of the finest engravers in the United 

 States, and are printed on the best paper, giving results 

 that are hardly equaled in many high-class magazines. This 

 item alone doubles the value. 



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 keeper can afford to be without it. In every issue are 

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 in diJEerent parts of the country. The editors of these 

 departments are the best practical bee-keepers in their re- 

 spective localities. The best of bee-keepers everywhere 

 contribute. A list of them would be a list of the most suc- 

 cessful bee-keepers in the United States. What bee-keeper 

 can not profit by reading the experiences of such men? 



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