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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE 



April, 1922 



HUMMER BEES and QUEENS ARE 

 BLUE %IBBON WINNERS 



The following unsolicited testimonial speaks for itself: 



West Allis, Wisconsin, January 10, 1922. 

 Geo. A. Hummer & Sons, Prairie Point, Miss. 



Gentlemen:- — Enclosed find check for $16.2.5, being the initial payment on 2.5 3-frame 

 nuclei and queens. 



I was extremely Avell satisfied with the hees you sent nie last year; they did very well 

 indeed, and at the Wisconsin state fair I secured first premium on hees and queens from them. 



I had an opportunity to secure nuclei very much cheaper than you offer, but when I 

 take into consideration your excellent packing, prompt shipment, and honorable business 

 dealings, I feel satisfied to remain your customer. Very sincerelv vours, 



JOSEPH M. BARR. 



We have been in the bee business in Mississippi for 30 years, and have bred up a strain of bees 

 that are unexcelled for honey gatherers and gentleness. We make all shipments on time, as we 

 have hundreds of strong colonies to draw from, and do not book more orders than we can fill. We 

 are located on a trunk line railway, north and south; ciuick trips assured, reach Chicago in 24 

 hours; New York, N. Y.. in 48 hours; Detroit in 42 hours; far western points in 4 to 5 days. 



'Prices F. O. 'B. SMacon, Mississippi. 



$4.75 each. 

 6.25 each. 



2-frame Nuclei and Untested Italian Queen. . . .$5.00 each; 25 or more. 



3-frame Nuclei and Untested Italian Queen. . . . 6.50 each; 25 or more. 

 If tested queens are wanted, add 50 cents to above prices. Terms: 10 per cent of amount with 

 order, balance just before shipment is made. We replace all loss on receipt of bad order receipt 

 from your express agent, or refund money, at your option. We guarantee pure mating of queens, 

 safe arrival, satisfaction, and prompt, efficient service. 



You Will Not Be 'Disappointed If You Order From Us. 

 gEO. qA. HUSMSME% & SONS, PRAIRIE POINT, MISSISSIPPI 



ier's Quality Queens 



''Breeding Queens Imported from Italy. 



Three-Banded Italians Only. 



Shipped When You Want Them. 



Let me have your order for the 1922 season. My queens are bred by men 

 who know how. Every order given my personal attention. All queens 

 reared in strong two-story, ten-frame hives, under natural conditions. 



Improve your weak, run-down colonies by using young, vigorous, three- 

 banded Italian Queens from my imported stock. 



You take no risk buying from Collier. If you are not satisfied I will re- 

 place or refund your money. Safe delivery guaranteed. 



Untested — 1, $1.50; 6, $7.50; 12, $13.50. Selected Untested^l, $1.75; 

 6, $9.00; 12, $16.50. Tested — 1, $2.50; 6, $13.00; 12, $24.50. Selected 

 Tested — 1, $4.00; 6, $22.00; 12, $41.50. 



D. E. COLLIER, RAMER, ALABAMA. 



