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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 



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BEE-SUPPLIES! 



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ifii We have the best-equipped factory in the 



ifii West. Capacity, one carload a day ; ana 



if\ carry the largest stock and greatest variety f-^^-ng 



ilfi of every thing needed in the apiary, assur- ^a^S^ 



if\ ing BEST goods at the I,OWe;sT prices, "^ 



ff\ and prompt shipment. We want every bee- 



^ keeper to have our FREE IIvIvUSTRATED 



if( CATAIyOG, and read description of Alter- 



fJX nating Hives, Ferguson Supers, etc. Write 



^ at once for a catalog. 



)n We also manufacture TANKS of either 



m wood or galvanized steel, all sizes, anj' 



|L form, and for all purposes. Price list free. 



KRETCHH/IER MFG. CO., Red Oak, Iowa. 



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Full colonies or nuclei. We ship from New 

 York City, which means but one express rate, 



^^ NFW YORK PITY ^^ ^^® ^^^^ shipping- point in the East, yon can save 

 •• lit II IUn^ Ul I I freight by buying here, and get superior goods. 



We use all yellow wax, and will send you 

 samples on request. They will please you 

 — so will the prices. Catalog free. 





t COMB FOUNDATION. 



l^^ I. J. Stringham, {^rentove;L.,.} 105 Park Place, N. Y. 



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