The Double -walled Massie Bee -hive 



Surest Protection for Bees— Increas- 

 ed Supply of Honey — the Best Hive 

 for any Climate 



T I I Massie Hive for Comb or 

 Extracted Honey 



Furnished in the 

 clearest of lumber, 

 in either Cypress, 

 White Pine, or red- 

 wood; all brood and 

 extracting frames are 

 made from White 

 Pine. 



The Dovetailed Hi»e 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. 



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. 



Why not give U8 a trial order? 

 Satisfaction fully guaranteed. 

 Early Cash Order Discounts.. 



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



book 



free . 



Make More Profit by Reducing Cost of Production 



Comb-honey Producers, large or small, find 

 our labor-saving devices save them valuable 

 time during the busy season. 

 The Haiichfuss Combined Section press ai|d 

 Foundation-fastener enables the beejjeeper 

 to fold sections and put in foundation at one 

 operation. It is guaranteed to do more and 

 better work than any other device on the 

 market. Any child can operate it. Made 

 for 4^ X 4^4 sections and also for 4x5 sec- 

 tions. Price $3,00, complete with lamp and 

 treadle, delivored postpaid anywhere in the 

 United States. 



The Colorado Honey-producers' Association, 

 1424 Market St., Denver, Col. 



Send for 68-page illustrated catalog of the best 

 bee supplies made. 



YOUR SUCCESS IN BEEKEEPING DEPENDS ON 



the kind of bees you keep and how you handle them. 



Blanke's 68-page book is not merely a catalog; it is an authoritative 

 expert guide on the kind of apiary supplies that successful beekeepers 

 have proved to be profitable in actual use. Blanke carries the largest 

 stock of bee supplies west of the Mississippi, and can make prompt 

 delivery. Every article carried is perfect fitting. Whether you're a 

 beginner or an expert beekeeper, you ought to get the Blanke Bee Book 

 — send for it today. 



Fine Poultry Book also Free 



If you keep poultry too, ask us for illustrated poultry book ; full of 

 valuable pointers on poultry-raising as well as a catalog of profitable 

 poultry supplies. 



BLANKE MFG. & SUPPLY CO., Pioneers in Bee, Poultry, 

 and Dairy Supplies, 207 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. 



