PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION. 



The deinaiid for this little work having necessitated the 

 pul)lication C)f a third edition, the present issue has 

 been thoroughly revised and lirought up to date, and 

 a new chapter on Bee-keeping in our Colonies and in 

 hot climates has l)een added, l)y which I trust that the 

 usefulness of the hook may be enhanced. 



G. GORDON SA]\i.SOX. 



Church Square, 



Capetown, 1904. 



PREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION. 



The first edition of this little l»ook was published in 

 1892, and the demand for it continuing still undiminished, 

 the present edition has been again revised and brought 

 absolutely up to date, wdiile the section on Bee-keeping 

 in the Colonies and in hot climates, as well as the 

 chapter on the Diseases of Bees, has l»een enlarged. 



G. GOKDOX SAMSON. 



Cannes. Jane 1921. 



