MAIN LINES TO EVERYWHERE FROM THE 



WASHINGTON BRANCH 



THE bulk of our trade at this branch comes from South- 

 ern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the Virginias, 

 and Carolinas ; but this well - located office at the 

 national center is also on the main line to the gi^eat South. 

 No better service to the section along the Atlantic Coast can be 

 had. A realization of our opportunity at this important dis- 

 tributing-point has encom'aged us to make most careful and 

 complete preparations for prompt and efficient service. 



Read of Our Facilities 



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Supplies and 

 Stock. 



Abundant room in this 

 branch enables us to carry a 

 very large stock which rep- 

 resents practically every 

 article in the big Root line. 

 All goods listed in former 

 price lists, and still on sale, 

 are here, together with the 

 new and improved lines 

 shown in this 100th edition of 

 our catalog. Carload lots of 

 fresh supplies continually 

 come from our factory to keep 

 our stock complete. No de- 

 lay in filling even the largest 

 orders at Washington, is our 

 policy. 



Shipping Facilities. 



Through railroad service to 

 the heart of the South, main 

 trunk lines north and west, 

 steamship service along the 

 Atlantic Coast, with all con- 

 tingent facilities for quick 

 handling of freight and ex- 

 press make our location an 

 important one for bee-keepers 

 who live in this great section 

 and want the best bee-supplies 

 with a minimum of delay and 

 transportation expense. 



Packing. 



We do not charge for pack- 

 ing, boxing, or delivering to 

 freight or express offices here 

 in Washington. 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., Washington. 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 shipments 

 sent by express. Your local 

 agent will tell you about what 

 charges will be from here. 



Root Goods are Standard Goods! 



Remember that ROOT'S Bee-keepers' Supplies are recognized all over the 

 world as the STANDARD — standard in dimensions, standard in quality. Every 

 part and place fits exactly in the place it was intended for. All parts are made 

 with the utmost care and accuracy, and can be placed in any other hive of the 

 same style without a hitch in fit. Our lumber is selected with a view to getting 

 the best to be procured. It is carefully sorted and thoroughly seasoned. And no 

 less care is taken in the choice of any material whatever that goes into a product 

 which, when finished, is to bear the ROOT label. 



The Washington Branch has the benefit of the experience of a manager who 

 thoroughly understands the requirements of those engaged in this business either 

 for profit or pleasure. He couples with his knowledge the desire to make his ser- 

 vice valuable to you upon any occasion. Bee-keeping is gaining prominence in 

 the Southland, and it will pay to investigate the opportunities offered by this 

 pursuit in connection with poultry, fruit, and similar alliances. Do not be afraid 

 to make known you wants — come to Washington, or write and we will show you 

 every possible consideration. 



T"E A. I. ROOT COMPANY 



333 11th St., Washington, D. C. 



Phone, M. 4237»in. 



