Order From DES MOINES 



THE A. I. ROOT COMPANY Branch at Des Moines had a 

 most auspicious start through our good fortune in taking 

 over the old and well-estabHshed supply-business of Jos. Nyse- 

 wander. Thorough acquaintance with all bee-keepers in this sec- 

 tion and with their general requirements has placed this branch 

 in an enviable position for giving satisfactory service. Needless 

 to say, it is oiu' aim to conduct all transactions at this branch in 

 a way that will creditably reflect upon the good reputation that 

 ROOT'S GOODS have gained among bee-keepers in Iowa and 

 throughout the Middle West. 



Let us tell you of advantages in dealing in Des Moines : 



1911 Supplies and 

 Stock 



We are fully prepared to meet 

 the demands of the coming sea- 

 son, which bids fair to be a big 

 one. Our warehouse, completed 

 last fall, gives much greater 

 capacity for stock than we have 

 previously enjoyed. This, with 

 the older building, gives us the 

 advantage of arranging our 

 stock in such a manner that 

 orders can be packed very 

 quickly with no waste of time. 

 Carlots of fresh supplies contin- 

 ually come from our factory to 

 keep our stock complete. 



Shipping Facilities 



Des Moines is favorably known 

 as a shipping center that has 

 few equals. With our ware- 

 house conveniently located and 

 our facilities for quick and care- 

 ful packing we can get goods 

 off on the numerous steam or 

 interurban lines in very short 

 order. Through trunk lines, 

 a net work of trolleys running 

 in practically every direction- 

 all these insure not only the 

 saving of time but a desirable 

 saving in freight or express 

 charges as well. No delay in 

 filling even the largest orders 

 at Des Moines is our policy. 



Paciting 



We do not charge for packing, 

 boxing, or delivering to freight 

 or express offices in Des Moines. 

 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. Des Moines. 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 charges will be from Des 

 Moines. 



Careful Attention and Prompt Service is Our Aim. We Try to Sliip Mail and Express Orders 



the Day They are Received. Freight Orders are Filled in Order of Receipt. 



No Order is Too Small or Large for Our Personal Attention. 



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 throughly seasoned. And no less care is taken 

 in the choice of any material whatever that goes into a product which, when finish- 

 ed, is to bear the ROOT label. 



The Des Moines 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 service 

 valuable to you upon any occasion. Do not be afraid to make known your wants — 

 come to Des Moines, or write and we will show you every possible consideration. 



The A. I. Root Co., Des Moines, Iowa 



Iowa Phone 968 



Formerly Jos. Nysewander, Bee-Supplies 



