12 Gleanings in Bee Culture 



This Book was Written by the . . . 

 Nestor of American Bee-keeping 



And it is a story which most vividly portrays the 

 interest and enthusiasm which have marked the 

 abundant success of one who lias spent — 



Fifty Years 

 Among the.Bees 



C. C. MILLER 



Fifty Years 

 Among the 



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Read the Author's Preface: 



352 pages; illustrated 

 throughout by the 

 author: substantially 



bound in cloth: si.oo In the year 188(5 there was published a little book 



per copy. written by me entitled "A Year Among the Bees." In 



1902 it was enlarged, and appeared under the title " Forty 

 Years Among the Bees." In preparation for the present edition I undertook the 

 revision with little thought of the number of changes to be made or the number 

 of pages to be added in order to bring it up to date (about one-eighth being new 

 matter) , but it is hoped that the changes and additions may make it of more 

 value to the reader. As I began bee-keeping in 1861, fifty years ago, the present 

 name seems appropriate. 



However much some personal friends may like the brief biographical sketch 

 that occupies the first few pages, others may think that the space could have 

 been better occupied. There remains, however, the privilege of skipjiing those 

 few pages. 



Most of the pictvires are from photographs taken by myself or under my 

 immediate supervision, at least so far as concerned "touching the button;" the 

 Eastman Kodak Co. "did the rest." C. C. Miller. 



In his capacity as editor of "Stray Straws," in Glean- 

 ings IN Bee Culture, Dr. C. C. Miller has become one of the 

 most loved and widely read writers on subjects pertaining to 

 bee-keeping. This new edition of his i)opular book is sure to 

 be in considerable demand. 



FIFTY YEARS AMONG THE BEES is a handsome ex am- 

 ple of the book-makers' art, and the quality of its contei ts, 

 illustrations, paper, and binding all contribute to its wt rth. 



This book at $1.00, postpaid, is a bargain such 

 as bee-keepers are seldom privileged to enjoy 



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



