1898 



GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 



709 



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W. Z. HUTCHINSON, 



Flint, Mich. 



BEE=SUPPLIES. 



We have the best-equipped factory in the West. Capacity 

 — one carload a day; and carry the largest .stock and greatest 

 variety of every thing needed in the apiary, as,suring best 

 goods at the lowest prices, and prompt shipment. 



Illustrated Catalog, 72 Pages, Free. 



We also manufacture Tanks of either wood or galvanized 

 steel, all sizes, any form, and for all purposes. Price list free. 



Address E. KRETCHMER, Red Oak, Iowa. 



In writing advertisers, please mention Gleanings. 



Machine $10 



TO BUILD THE STRONGEST 

 AND BEST WIRE FENCE. 



g 16 to 24 Cents per Rod. 



"^ No farm rights, royalties or 



"^ patent stays to buv. AGENTS 



^ WANTED. Write for circular. 



The Bowen Cable Stay Fence Co. 



KORWflLK, OHIO, U.S.A. 



pOR SALE. — Good ranch for bees and general 

 ■ farming near ,San Diego, California. Price very 

 low to make a settlement. Address 



G. C. Gearn, 864 Fifth vSt., San Diego, Cal. 



Barnes' 



Hand and Foot Power 



Machinery. 



This cut represents our 

 combined circular saw, 

 which is made for bee- 

 keepers' use in the con- 

 struction of their hives, 

 sections, boxes, etc. 

 IMnahines on trial. 

 Send for illu.strated cata- 

 logue and prices. 

 W.F.&John Barnes Co., 

 545 Ruby St., 



Rockford, - - III. 



In writing, mention Gleanings. 



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Honey. f 



^ If yon want Colorado alfalfa, sweet clover 

 ^ and cleome honey, comb or extracted, corres- 

 pond with the secretary of " The Colorado 

 .State Bee-keepers' Association." Our honey 

 ranks high in quality. Car lots a specialty. 



U Address F. RAUCHFU5S, Elyria, Colo, S 



In writing, mention Gleanings. 



For Sale. 



The Midland Central Apiary and fixtures. This 

 season's honey crop, just taken off, is 2.5,700 pounds, 

 or nearly thirteen tons. Satisfactory reasons given 

 for selling. For further particulars apply to 

 R. A. MARRISON, 

 Inverary, Frontenac Co., Ontario. 

 In writing, mention Gleanings. 



01 IFFN^ '^*^ tested and untested golden queens 

 V^ULiLinO. foj- saig during October at way-down 

 prices, to unite nuclei for winter. Inclose (iOc for a 

 sample queen; or, if you want a number, write for 

 I special prices Breeders producing faultless .5-banded 

 bees, always on hand, 82.50 each. Leather queens, if 

 you desire, at same price. 



W. H. LAWS, Lavaca, Ark. 

 In writing, mention Gleanings. 



FOR SALE. Extracted clover honey at 6c, in 60-lb. 

 tin cans. M. Isbell, Norwich, N. Y. 



