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Bee-Keeper 



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Is a 28-page monthly bee journal published at Hig>(insville, Mo. ; price. 

 50c per year. With the year of 1898, we begin the eighth volimie; hence 

 it is past the experniental .stage. R. B. Z,eahy and G. M. Doolittle, 

 editors. Some of the features of 1S98 will be a continuation of Wayside 

 Fragments, by Somnambulist. Experience and its I^essons, 

 by R. C. Aikin. This series of articles will be reviewed by Mr. Doo- 

 little, which is practically giving /lis experience with its lessons. "Expe- 

 rience" and its lessons, as reviewed, will be a gold mine for beginners and 

 advantageous to those more advanced in bee culture. The Somnambu- 

 list articles are written in a pleasing style, as none but Sommy could 

 write them. They are highly entertaining and instructive. Dr. C. C. 

 Miller, and other popular writers also contribute to its colunnis. The 

 Progressive is a popular journal at a popular price. Printed in the 

 highest art, on beautiful paper. P'earless in its character, newsy in its 

 contents, and artistic in its make-up. Remember the Progressive Bek- 

 Keeper is but 50c peryear. The Progressive and that "one only" 

 book for begin! ers, the Amateur Bee-Keeper, by Prof. J. W. 

 Rouse, both for 65c. A sample copy of the Progressive for your 

 name, and a ])eautiful illustrated catalogue of apiarian supplies for the 

 askinii. 



The accompanying cut shows 

 tlie Higginsville Smoker with 

 the nozzle thrown back for fill- 

 ing. This Smoker is strong and 

 well made of the best material, 

 has a strong draft, and will burn 

 any kind of fuel. One smoker, 

 75cts.; three for |i.8o. When 

 sent by mail add 25 cts each for 

 postage. Send for catalogue of 

 other supplies. 



The Am.^teur Bee-Keeper, 

 a book for beginners, 25 cts., b}- 

 mail, 28 cts. 



For all the above, address the 



Leahy Mfg. Co., Higginsville, Mo, 



