68 THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 



In discussing the question of packages for comb honey, and 

 realizing that there are a number of different kinds and shapes in 

 the market, it was thought best that in order to promote uniformity 

 of a comb honey package, the Association should take steps to 

 secure for its members, at the lowest possible prices, the double 

 tier, 2-i-lb. shipping case, which was adopted by the Association at 

 its last convention. 



These cases should be furnished according to specifications so 

 that every member buying through the National, would be using 

 exactly the same case as every other member. In order to induce 

 a more general adoption, it was thought advisable to furnish them 

 at a low price. The Secretary was also instructed to investigate 

 paper shipping-cases, as well as glass packages. This action was 

 not taken with a idea of getting into the supply business, but to 

 promote the using of uniform packages by the members, which then 

 will simplify the queston of marketing and eventually raise the price 

 the bee-keepers can obtain. 



The question of marketing honey was thoroughly considered 

 and many plans were presented. The one finally decided upon was 

 that for the coming season, the National Association^ should act in 

 the capacity of a broker for its members where desired. 



It is not expected or desired that all members will ship their 

 honey through the Association, but realizing that many are not in 

 touch with the best markets, it was thought that no better move 

 could be made then to assist these members in obtaining the proper 

 return for their honey crop. To do this selling agencies will be 

 established in several of the larger cities, and the sales will be 

 directed through the Association. A member ha\ing honey to sell 

 could first get instructions from the Secretary, who is expected to 

 keep in close touch with market conditions, take into consideration 

 the feiglit rates, and then give the member full instructions as to 

 shipment. The Association does not intend to buy and sell honey, 

 but simply to assist the producers in finding the best possible market. 



The promotion of local branches will be encouraged and 

 wherever a local ])ranch desires to get out a booklet, such as has 

 been used by the Michigan Association, assistance will be given b\' 

 the National Association. This feature will be encouraged. The 

 advertising of this booklet will be cared for by the National, but 

 \y\\\ probably be confined to the four Bee Journals, on the start. 



National Committee on Legislation Already Busy. 



That President York selected wisely when naming the National 

 Legislative Committee, as mentioned on page 344 of last Review, 

 is proven by the fact that they are already at work. Chairman W. 



