222 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [P. D. No. 4. 



During their first season's service the deputies have re- 

 peatedly encountered trying and perplexing problems which, 

 the inspector is glad to acknowledge, have been earnestly and 

 conscientiously handled. The continuance of the interest of 

 the State Board of Agriculture is appreciated, also, not only by 

 those in the inspection service, but by the beekeepers as well. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Jan. 9, 1912. 



BURTON N. GATES, 



State Inspector of Apiaries. 



