The Double -walled Massie Bee -hive 



Surest Protection for Bees— Increas- 

 ed Supply of Honey— the Best Hive 

 for any Climate 



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 Massie Hive for Comb or 

 Extracted Honey 



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? ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ extensive manufacturers of DOVE- 

 c" •' r • J- n J* TAILED HIVES and all other apiarian supplies, 



hatistaction tully guaranteed. 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. 



Early Cash Order Discounts.. 



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 

 bginner 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 UB 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. 



Bee 

 book 



free 



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By All Means Buy a Good Veil 



Muth's Ideal Bee- veil, postpaid 75c; 

 with other goods, 70c. 



OLD COMB AND CAPPINGS rendered 

 into wax with our hydraulic wax-press. 

 Perfect work. We buy your wax at high- 

 est market price. Write us. 



THE FRED W. MUTH CO. 



204 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 



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