FEBRUARY 1, 1916 



The Double -walled Massie Bee -hive 



Surest Protection for Bees— Increas- 

 ed Supply of Honey— the Best Hive 

 for any Climate 



The Massie Hive for Comb or 

 Extracted Honey 



Furnished in thc 

 clearest of lumber, 

 in either Cypress, 

 White Pine, or red- 

 wood; all brood and 

 extracting frames are 

 made from White 

 Pine. 



The Dovetailed Hive for Comb Honey 



THE VENTILATED BOTTOM admits fresh air into the hive, lessening the chance for 

 swarming, and gives renewed energy to the bees. It is also equipped with a feeder with- 

 out extra cost. Fifty years in the bee-supply business has shown us that the MASSIE is 

 THE VERY BEST HIVE, and testimonials to this effect are received daily from those 

 who are using this hive. 



Why not give us a trial order? 

 Satisfaction fully guaranteed. 

 Early Cash Order Discounts.. 



We are also extensive manufacturers of DOVE- 

 TAILED HIVES and all other apiarian supplies. 

 If you are in the market for supplies be sure 

 to get our prices before buying elsewhere. 

 We will mail our large illustrated catalog and 

 SPECIAL price list to any one upon request. 



KRETCHMER MFG. CO., 1000 3d St., Council Bluffs, la. 



Two BOOK 

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Alfalfa 



By Hon. F. D. Coburn, America's most 

 famous agricultural authority. This mas- 

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 life-long experience in growing and study- 

 alfalfa. Illustrated, 160 pages, 5x7^ in., 

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Asparagus 



By F. M. Hexamer. A practical trea- 

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Gleanings in Bee Culture 



Medina, Ohio 



Paint Without Oil 



Remarkable Discovery That Cuts 

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A. L. Rice, a prominent manufacturer of Adams, 

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Write to Mr. A. L. Rice, Manufacturer, 11 North 

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 showing you how you can save a good many dollars. 

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