PROMPT SERVICE AT 



PHILADELPHIA 



THE Philadelphia branch of The A. I. Root Company was the 

 first branch distributing-point inaugurated for the service 

 of our bee-keeping friends. The demand for ROOT'S BEE- 

 KEEPERS' SUPPLIES in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jer- 

 sey, and throughout the East, made this point seem a most 

 advantageous one for efficient service ; and, characteristic of the 

 ROOT way, we are here, ready to serve you promptly and satis- 

 factorily. .'. .*. .'. A few words on om' facilities : 



J1911 Supplies and Stock 



Abundant room at this branch 

 enables as to keep on hand 

 soine twelve carloads of bee- 

 supptles, and reshlp almost as 

 much as a carload at a time. 

 With this large supply we nat- 

 urally can flu even the largest 

 orders without loss of time. 

 During the honey season we 

 keep as high as sixty col- 

 onies of bees on our roof: thus 

 our facilities in the way of 

 live bees and queens are un- 

 excelled. Every thing listed 

 in the big ROOT LINE is here 

 ready at your call. 



SHIPPING FACILITIES 



Better express and freight facil- 

 ities are found from Philadel- 

 phia to points in Southern New 

 York, Pennsylvania, New Jer- 

 sey, Delaware, and Maryland, 

 than can be had from any other 

 point. Certain southern terri- 

 tories, too, are reached by most 

 direct routes. We are located 

 practically on the Delaware 

 River, most conveniently In 

 reach of all steamship lines and 

 principal railroad depots. We 

 mainta.n an organization 

 which meaus SERVICE in 

 every sense of the word. 



PACKING 



We do not charge for packing, 

 boxing, or delivering to freight 

 ofHces in Philadelphia. We do 

 not prepay any charges unless 

 goods are to be delivered to a 

 prepaid station, as all our prices 

 and quotations are F. O. B. Phil- 

 adelphia. If no agent at your 

 station, notify us and we will 

 prepay, and bill charges after 

 shipment. Often during the 

 busy season much time can be 

 saved by ordering small ship- 

 ments sent by express. Your 

 local agent will tell you about 

 what the charges will be. 



Careful attention and prompt service is our aim. We try to ship 



mail and express orders the day they are received. Freight 



orders are filled in order of their receipt. No order 



is too small or large for our personal attention. 



OUR LOCATION 



We are located on the third and fourth floors at 

 Nos. 8 and 10 Vine St., two doors from the Dela- 

 ware River, and three squares from Market St. 

 ferry. Large, light, well-fitted display-rooms, 

 with complete line of supplies, booklets, etc., 

 always on exhibition. Our manager and assist- 

 ants will enjoy answering your questions. You 

 and your friends will be heartily welcomed. 



DEMONSTRATIONS 



Twice each week In the summer season our 

 experienced bee-keeper gives a practical dem- 

 onstration in bee-keeping. At this time the 

 habits of honey-bees and the different appli- 

 ances which make for successful apiculture are 

 explained — a feature which has been appreci- 

 ated sufficiently to bring people from all sec- 

 tions of the territory contiguous to this branch. 



OUR MANAGER at the Philadelphia branch is an experienced bee-keeper — 

 one of the best-known apiarists in the East — who thoroughly understands the 

 requirements of those engaged in the business for pleasure or profit. He has an 

 extensive knowledge which will be of great benefit to those who are fitting up 

 large apiaries on suburban estates and farms. You will find him always will- 

 ing and ready to make his services of value to whoever seeks his assistance, 



THE A. I. ROOT COMPANY 



8-10 Vine Street, Philadelphia 



WM. A. SELSER, Manager 



Phone, Market 2433-A 



