JANUARY 1, 1916 



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Two lectures are given weekly. 



The beekeeping course deals with funda- 

 mental and practical apiculture; its rela- 

 tion to horticulture — that is, the growing of 

 field and market-garden crops; greenhouse 

 vegetable production; cranberry culture, 

 and fruit-raising. The following subjects, 

 among others, will be included : The natural 

 history and behavior of bees ; races of bees ; 

 handling and manipulation of the stock; a 

 discussion of queens and their importance; 

 the subject of wintering, spring manipula- 

 tion, and kindred topics; comb and extract- 

 ed honey production ; the care of apicultu- 

 ral products; diseases of bees and their 

 treatment, together with a discussion of the 

 tools and implements used in beekeeping. 

 First-hand experience in all phases of the 

 subject is emphasized, conditioned only by 

 the season. 



This course is usually largely attended. 

 This college is particularly well equipped, 

 both for the intensive and smaller beekeep- 

 er. The course comprises two lectures and 

 one laboratory period weekly, with certain 

 periods devoted to special lectures or ex- 

 cursions. Those interested in enrolling 

 should address the Extension Service, Mas- 

 sachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst, 

 at an early date, requesting an application 



blank. Full printed information is avail- 

 able. The course is in charge of the writer, 

 assisted by Mr. John L. Byard. 



BEEKEEPERS^ CONVENTION. 



A convention is usually held annually. 

 The 1916 convention is not yet fully plan- 

 ned. A special announcement will appear 

 in this paper later. The date, however, is 

 determined for March 14-16 inclusive. This 

 forms the conclusion of the Winter School 

 in Beekeeping. A number of prominent 

 authorities will appear upon the program. 

 Remember to set aside these dates and plan 

 to attend. 



TWO OTHER COURSES. 



The Spring Beekeeping School, May 31 

 to June 14, 1916, inclusive, is an intensive 

 school for practical beekeepers. An espe- 

 .cially attractive course is offered this year. 

 This school is held at Amherst once in three 

 years. A special announcement will appear 

 in this paper soon. 



During the annual Summer School a 

 course in beekeeping will be given begin- 

 ning about the middle of July. This course 

 is designed primarily for teachers and those 

 not able to attend the more intensive course. 

 Announcements will be issued in the spring. 



Amherst, Mass. 



