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Vol. XVII. 



SEPTEMBER, 1907. 



No. 9. 



SCHEDULE OF THE BEE SHOW OF THE WORCESTER 

 COUNTY BEE KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION. 



To be Held in Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Mass., Sept. J 3 and J4, 

 J 907. Conditions of Exhibition. 



1. The exhibition is strictly free to 

 all. There are no entry fees. There 

 are no charges for space. The exhi- 

 bition is free to the public. 



2. The purpose of the exhibition is 

 three fold: To bring together for 

 display and competition the products 

 of bee keepers. To bring together 

 for competition and display the prod- 

 ucts of manufacturers, publishers, and 

 tradesmen. To educate the public. 



3. A first, second, and third prize, 

 (consisting of a ribbon) will be grant- 

 ed in each scheduled exhibition. An 

 award of merit will be granted all 

 worthy displays by manufacturers, 

 tradesmen and others whose exhibit 

 is not provided for by numbers i to 

 15 of the schedule. 



4. The Hall is central, large, well 

 lighted, and fully equipped with ta- 

 bles, covers, dishes, elevator, etc. 

 For special conveniences, communi- 

 cate with the Secretary, or Mr. A. A. 

 Hixon, Horticultural Hall, Worcester 

 Mass. Exhibits may be sent so as to 

 reach the hall anytime the week of 

 Sept. the 5th, and will be taken care 

 of -till the exhibition. 



H«ney. In numbers I to 5, there 

 Mjfill be two classes; one for those 



living in Massachusetts, and one for 

 those outside of Massachusetts. 



1. For the best five pounds of comb 

 honey in section boxes. 



2. For the best crate of comb honey 

 packed for market. Neatness of 

 package will be considered. 



3. For the best two frames of 

 comb honey for extracting. Weight, 

 color, quality, as fell as general ap- 

 pearance will govern. 



4. For the best display of chunk 

 honey. 



5. For the best display of comb 

 honey in general. This is open to 

 the taste of the exhibitor. 



6. Extracted or strained honey. For 

 the best five pounds of extracted hon- 

 ey in glass. Color, quality, and gen- 

 eral neatness will' govern. 



7- For the most attractive display 

 of extracted honey. 



8. Vinegar. For the best dis- 

 play of vmegar made from honey. 

 Sharpness and clearness will govern. 



9- Beeswax. For the best pound of" 

 beeswax. Softness and color will gov- 

 ern. 



10. For the best display of bees- 

 wax. 



Bees. All bees must have been 

 raised by the exhibitor. Nos. 11 to 



