898 GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. Dec. 1. 



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, assuring best 

 goods at the loW6St prices, and prompt shipment. 



Illustrated Catalog, 72 Pages, Free. 



We also manufacture Tanks of either v^ood 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. 



Headquarters in the West for Bee=keepers' Supplies. 



The Largest Business of the Kind in the West. 



Thousands of hives, milUons of sections, tons of foundation, and quantities of 

 other stock sold the past season. 



We sell the ROOT GOODS AT THEIR FACTORY PRICES, AT DES MOINES, IOWA. 



1898 finds us in enlarged quarters with the largest stock and greatest variety of 

 goods ever offered. All the latest improved up-to-date goods kept in stock. 



ORDERS SHIPPED PROMPTLY. Estimates cheerfully given. Catalog free. Address 



JOSEPH NYSEWANDER, Des Moines. Iowa. 



TWO PAPERS FOR THE PRIC^OF ONE 



The FARM JOURNAL, of Philadelphia, a monthly agricultural journal of 

 16 pgs., sent ONE YEAR FREE for one subscription to GLEANINGS 

 with $1.00, paid in advance, either new or renewal. In the case of a re- 

 newal, all arrears, if any, must be paid in addition to 1 year in advance. 



Thp Pnrtn Iniirnill ^*' now in its 20th volmne, and takes the lead among 

 1 lie rcti 111 UUUI llal all the low-pticed agricultural journals of this coun- 

 try and of the world. It gives no chromos, puffs no swindles, inserts no humbug 

 advertisements, lets other folks praise it, and makes good to subscribers any loss 

 by advertisers who prove to be swindlers. The editor was born on a farm and 

 reared at the plow-handles, and the contributors are practical men and women. 



The regular price of this excellent journal is 50 cents a year, and it is well 

 worth it; but by special contract with the FARM JOURNAL we are 

 enabled to make the above very liberal offers. 



THE A. I. ROOT CO., . - . MEDINA, OHIO. 



Our Great Combination Of f er !^^*i«^^^ 



The Ohio Farmer r|%| \f\ 



and for 2SI III 



Gleanings in Bee Culture %|^l.#A\/« 



The Ohio Farmer stands in the very front rank of farm papers. It is edited by practical 

 men, and among our exchanges in the agricultural line it is one of the few really good farm 

 papers that we read. Either old or new subscribers may take advantage of this offer; but in 

 the case of an old subscriber the money must be sent in before the subscription expires ; or, if 

 already in arrears, all back subscription must be paid up at the regular rates, in addition to the 

 $1.10. Send all orders to 



The A. I. Root Co., Medina, O. 



