1888 



GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTUEE. 



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gPECI^Ii pi6¥ICE^. 



bOSPEL HYMNS, WORDS AND MUSIC. 



We have the following- Gospel Hymns, not in- 

 eluded in our book-list, which we desire to close 

 out: Two copies Gospel Hymns No.l, words and mu- 

 sic, paper covers, -5 cts. elicli. Eight copies Gospel 

 Hymns No, 3, words and m\isic, paper covers, 3.5 cts. 

 each. Four copies Gospel Hymns No. 4, words and 

 music, board covers, 30 cts. each. The above will 

 be 5 cts. each extra it' sent by mail. Also 23 copies 

 Gospel Hymns combined, Nos. 1, 3, and 3, words and 

 music, paper cover. .50 cts. each. It sent by mail, 

 10 cts. extra. Besides the above, we keep regular- 

 ly in stock Gospel Hymns consolidated, Nos, 1, 3, 

 3 and 4 in paper covers, 138 pages, words only, at 

 5 cts. each; by mail, 6 cts. The same in board cov- 

 ers, 304 pages," 30 cts. each; by mail, 23. The same in 

 board covers, words and music, 75 cts. each; by 

 mail, 85. 



SECOND-HAND BARNES COMBINED SAW FOR $35.00. 



We still have the Barnes combined foot-power 

 sawing-machine, mentit)ned on page 810, Nov. 15, 

 Gleanings, 1887, to dispose of. It is now at Ox- 

 ford, Iowa. We had made arrangements with one 

 of our customers to take it. but he has changed his 

 mind and is making other arrangements, and we 

 again offer it for .sale. "The saw is a combined 

 Barnes (worth when new $40.00), used three years, 

 and is in perfect running order, with two saws and 

 two mandrels; bought last summer all the run- 

 ning-gears new (drive-wheel and cogs, belts, etc.), 

 making it virtually almost as good as new, except 

 the saws, which are not good for much." This is 

 the description given us of the machine, and we 

 can recommend it as a bargain at $26.00. Of course, 

 having been made three years ago, it is not the 

 improved pattern now made by Barnes, but the old 

 style. Still, a great many prefer the old pattern to 

 the new, and would not buy the new if they could 

 get the old. 



THE "ORAND RAPIDS" LETTUCE. 



I HAVE finally succeeded in getting half a pound 

 of the seed of the above. For particulars in regard 

 to it, see p. 953, Dec, 1887. We will at present offer 

 it for sale only in 5 and 35 cent packages. With 

 each package will be included full directions for 

 cultivation, especially in greenhouses, given by the 

 originator of the new variety. In our ne.xt issue 

 we expect to give a nice cut of it. It is fully as 

 desirable for outdoor culture as for greenhouses, 

 and it is now about time that it be started, either in 

 the greenhouse or in boxes in the window, or hot- 

 beds or cold frames, especiallj' if you want to get 

 it on the market before lettuce is to be found which 

 is ordinarily raised in the open ground. In fact, 

 the way to make a success of this lettuce is to have 

 it before everybody else has got hold of it. I paid 

 Mr. Davis *15,C0 for giving me full particulars in 

 regard to raising lettuce, besides the fifty (hillars I 

 paid him for only half a pound of serd ! 



CONVENTION NOTICES. 



The next regular meeting of the Stark Co. Bee-keepers' Soci- 

 ety will be held in Oranere Hall, C^anton, C, Feb. 4. 1888. A full 

 attendance is desired. Business of importance will be consid- 

 ered. M. Thomson, Sec'y. 



The fourth annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Bee-keep- 

 ers' Association will be held in the Capitol building, in Madi- 

 son, on Wednesday, Feb. 8 1888. 



PRi lOKAMME. 



President's Address— C. A. Hatch, Ithaca. 



Notes from American Bee-Convention -F. Wilcox. Mauston. 



Kcliction lit the producer to the commission merchant^-A. V. 

 i)isho]p. Milwaukee. 



The Heddou hive, and how to use it— W. H. Putnam, River 

 Falls. 



How to build a bee-celiar— D. I). Daniher, Madison. 



How to get the best extracted honey— E. France. Platteville. 



Comb or extracted honey, which?— F. Mhmick, N. Freedom. 



The nineteenth annual convention of the N. Y. State Bee- 

 keepers' Association will be held at Bagg's Hotel, Utica, N. Y., 

 January 17. 18, and 19, 1888. 



PROGRAMME. 



Tuesday, January 17, 2 P. M. 

 Reading the minutes of last meeting. 



Reports of Secretary, Treasurer, and Standing Committees. 

 Discussion: "Does it pay to cultivate plants especially for 

 honey?" Miscellaneous topics. 



EVENING SESSION, 7 P. M. 



Receiving members. 



Discussion : " Does it pay to use full sheets of foundation in 



the brood-chamber?" Opened by G. M. Doolittle, followed by 

 a general discussion as to the value of foundation. 



Artificial fertilization— Prof. N. W. McLain, Aurora, 111. 

 AVednesday. January 18, 9 A. M. 



Appointment of tlie various committees. 



" How can we orti\uiizc an intirnalional bee-keepers' associa- 

 tion that will best piniiiotc Ihf intLicsts of bee-keepers?" Es- 

 says by Dr. C'. C. Milli r ami H. 1). Cutting, followed by discus- 

 sion led by Capt. J. E. Hetlierington. 



Miscellaneous matters. 



AFTERNOON SESSION, 1 P. M. 



Receiving new members. Election of oflicers. President's 

 Annual Adui-ess. 



Discussion: -'Best management of the apiary to produce 

 comb honey." Led by Julius Hoffman. 



Discussion of questions from Question-Box. 



Miscellaneous communications. 



EVENING SESSION, 7 P. M. 



Discussion: "How can we increase the demand for honey, 

 and maintain present prices?" Led by L. C. Root. 



" Marketing comb hune.v." Led by N. N. Betsinger, followed 

 by a general discussion on " Marketing our products." 

 Thursday. January 19, 9 a. m. 



Reading essay from K. f'. Holterman. 



Discussion: "The cuininn' bee for business. 



Discussion: Scientilic ventilation of bees in winter reposito- 

 ries. Led by P. H. KUwood, followed by a general discussion 

 on wintering, 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 1 P. M. 



Question: " How can we awaken agricultural-fair managers 

 to the importance of our industry'" C^ R. Isham. 



Reports of committees. Miscellaneous business. 



-Adjournment. 



ti. H. Kniokerbockek, Sec'y. 



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