212 THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 



Attention ! Michigan Bee- Keepers 



This issue of the Eee-Keepcrs' Review is being sent to one thousand 

 Michigan bee-keepers who are not at present members. The fact that you 

 are getting a copy of the Review is proof that you are one of the one thou- 

 sand, selected from seventeen tliousand Michigan bee-keepers. We want 

 you to l)ecome acquainted with the Michigan Bee-Keepers' Association, 

 which is a part of the National Bee-Keepers' Association, and to also read 

 its official organ. The Bee-Keepers' Review. 



WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR HONEY? 



Do you know that last year the demand for No. 1 Michigan comb honey 

 could not be supplied ; that producers received as high as sixteen to eigh- 

 teen cents a pound f o. b. producer's station? You can get good prices for 

 your honey if you produce the proper kind, and know where to sell it. By 

 being a member of the Michigan Association you will be assisted in finding 

 these markets. 



HOW THIS IS DONE 



For a numl)er of years past, with the exception of last year, the Mich- 

 igan Association has issued annually a little booklet, giving the names and 

 addresses of its members having honey for sale. This booklet was issued 

 and sent to those wishing to buy honey. In this way all our members 

 were placed in communication with a good many buyers. This is something 

 that is worth while to you, no matter if you only have a very few swarms 

 of l)ees. 



BEE DISEASES 



There are prevalent in Michigan today, two distinct Iiee diseases, which 

 are killing off hundreds of colonies. These diseases may l)e in your locality. 

 There is a law providing for help from the State, and if you are a memlier 

 of the Michigan Association, full information can be given you as to how 

 this help can be received. 



THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION 



The Michigan A'^sociation is a part of the National Association, hence 

 if you are a member of the Michigan you are also a member of the Na- 

 tional. This gives you membership in two bee-keepers' societies, the State 

 Association and the National Association. The National is collecting each 

 year crop reports from its members and publishing these reports in its 

 official journal, the Revtew. The National also furnishes its members with 

 tin and glass honey packages, at an exceptionally low rate. It also, through 

 its journal, keeps you posted regarding" the new things in bee-keeping. 



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