ROOT'S 



beekeepers 

 Supplies 



You may have a catalog of supplies; but if you haven't ours for 1912 you have missed 

 something really worth while, and should get one at once. It is the largest and most complete 

 ever published — more than a mere price list of siippHes — a book that every beekeeper can read 

 with pleasure and profit. Beginners will find answers to many perplexing questions, and ad- 

 vanced beekeepers timely suggestions that will save them money. Old customers are writing us 

 frequently letters like the following: 



Your catalog for 1912, designated ROOT'S BEEKEEPERS' SUPPLIES, is received, 

 and I certainly thank you for this book. I have had your catalog on my desk for 

 years, and have used Root's supplies all along. I note the enlargement and improve- 

 ment in your new catalog, and notice many things I expect to add to my apiary. 



Crystal City, Texas. C. W. Cox. 



Our catalog this season also gives a full and complete list of books and booklets which we 

 can supply. Many of these booklets are free, which doesn't mean that they are not worth read- 

 ing, but simply that we want you to be informed on the subjects of which they treat. Send for a 

 catalog, and check those in which you are interested. 



Quick Deliveries 



Next to having the best goods made, there is nothing so important to the beekeeper in the 

 busy season as to have goods delivered just when they are wanted most. It isn't always possible 

 to ship goods from a distant factory and have them reach destination within a day or two, as 

 is sometimes necessary during the height of the season, but with distributing-houses located in 

 the large shipping-centers we are able to supply beekeepers everywhere, with no loss of time 

 and with minimum transportation charges. 



Send Your Hurry Orders 



to any one of the offices listed below, and let us show you what we can do for you in point of 

 service. Cars are going to these branches at the rate of two or three a week, so the stocks are 

 new and fresh, and we usually have just what you Avant. If it isn't in stock at your nearest 

 branch our manager will include your order with his specifications and you may have your goods 

 come in the next car, thereby saving on transportation charges and getting the goods in better 

 shape than you would by local freight. 



Whatever Your Wants 



we can supply you, and, of course, there is no question about the quality of our goods. The 

 name "ROOT" in connection with bee-supplies means the best of every thing in this line, and 

 the best is always the cheapest, as our customers will testify. If you have never used our 

 supplies you should make a trial of them this season. Once used, we are sure you will want 

 no other. 



I have just received my goods, order No. 10,739. I am more than pleased with 

 them. I had intended to make my hives, but when I received the sample hive and saw 

 the No. 1 pine lumber from which it was made, and considering the workmanship, I am 

 satisfied I can buy cheaper than I can make them; enough cheaper to save the price of 

 the lumber. O. C. Mills, Barton Ldg., Vt. 



BRANCH OFFICES 



New York, 139-141 Franklin St. Chicag-o, 213-231 Institute Flace 



Fliiladelpbia, 8-10 Tine St. Ses Moines, 565 "W. Serentb St. 



St. FanI, 1024 Mississippi St. Syracuse, 1631 Genesee St. 



"Washing-ton, 1100 Maryland Ave. S-'W. 

 Mechanic Falls, Maine 



DiBtributing: Depots in Many 

 Iiarg-e Centers 



The A. I. Root Company 



Executive Offices and Factory 



MEDINA, OHIO 



THE CHAS. F, MAY CO., PRINTERS, DETROIT. MICH. 



