THE 



Progressive B^Itller 





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

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

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

 editors. Some of the features of 1898 will be a continuation of Wayside 

 Fragments, by Somnambulist. F^xperience 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 Teview ed , 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 Sonnny could 

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

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

 Progrp;ssive is a popular journal at a popular price. Printed in Ihe 

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

 contents, and artistic in itsmake-ttp. Remember the Progressive Bke- 

 Keeper is but 50c per year. The Progressive and that "' one only " 

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

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

 name, and a beautiful illustrated catalogue of apiarian supplies for the 

 asking. 



The accompanying cut shows 

 the Higginsville Smoker with 

 the nozzle thrown- back for fill- 

 ing. This Smoker is strong and 

 well made oS 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. vSend for catalogue of 

 other supplies. V 



The AM.A.TEUR Bee-Keeper, 

 a book for beginners, 25 cts., by 

 mail, 28 cts. 



For all the above, address the 



Leahy Mfg. Co., Higginsville, Mo. 



