Progressive 



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Is a 28-page monthly bee journal published at Higginsville, Mo. ; price, 

 50c per year. With the year of 189S, we begin the eighth voliniie; hence 

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

 editors. Some of the features of 1S9S \\'ill be a continuation of Wayside 

 Fragments, by Somnainhulist. Experience and its Lessons, 

 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 mure advance.! in bee culture. The Sotnnand)u- 

 list articles are written in a pleasing style, as none but Sonnii\- could 

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

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

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

 highest art, on beautiful piiper. Fearless in its character, newsy in its 

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

 KeepeR is but 50c peryear. The PROGRESSIVE and that " one only " 

 book for beginners, the Amateur Bee- Keeper, by Prof. J. W. 

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

 name, aiul a beautiful illustrated catalogue of a]>iarian supplies for the 

 askintr. 



The accompanying cut shows 

 the 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.So. Whei 

 sent l)y mail add 25 cts each for 

 postage. Send for catalogue of 

 other supplies. 



The Amateur Bee-Keeper, 

 a book for beginners, 25 cts., by 

 mail, 28 cts. 



For all the above, address the 





