May, 1909. 



American l^ee Journal 



Laiv^stroth 

 Honey- Bee 



on 

 the 



Revised by Dadant— Latest Edition 



This is one of the standard books on 

 bee-culture, and ought to be in the 

 library of every bee-keeper. It is bound 

 substantially in cloth and contains nearly 

 600 pages, being revised by that large, 

 practical bee-keeper, so well-known to 

 all the readers of the American Bee 

 Journal— Mr. C. P. Dadant. Each sub- 

 ject is clearly and thoroughly explained, 

 so that by following the instructions of 

 this book one cannot fail to be wonder- 

 fully helped on the way to success with 

 bees. 



The book we mail for $1.20, or club 

 it with the American Bee Journal for 

 one year — both for il.70 or, we will 

 mail it as a premium for sending us 

 FIVE NEW subscribers to the Bee Jour- 

 nal for one year, with $3.75. 



This is a splendid chance to get a 

 grand bee-book for a very little money 

 or work. Address, 



GEORGE W. YORK (& CO., 



118 W. -Tackson Blvd.. CHICAGO, UX. 



UNCAP 



your combs with 



MILLER AUTOMATIC DECAPPERS 



For Frames and Sections. 



$5 to $35. Free Catalog. 



APICULTURAL MANUFACTURING CO . 



Providence, R. I. 



DOOLITTLE & CLARK 



Have just taken from their beecel- 

 lars some of the finest Italian breed- 

 ers ever seen. Prices, $2.50. $5.00. and 

 $10.00. Ready for delivery May 1st. 5Atf 



BORODINO, ONONDAGA CO., N. Y. 



Mention Be« Journal when wi-lttnv 



ITALIAN QUEENS 



Reared under supersedure conditions, un- 

 tested at $1.00 each until after July 10th, 

 when the price will be 75c. Queens ready 

 after May 25th. Send for price list. 5A4t 



O.F.Fuller.R.F.D..BIackstone,Mass. 



Reference. Arthur C.Miller. Providence. R.I. 

 McBtloB Bc« JonruJ wkca wrltlas. 



A New Honey-Spoon. 



Over in England they have a handy 

 new honey-spoon — or at least a device in 

 its handle that will prevent it from get- 

 ting down into the jar of honey on the 

 dining table, thus avoiding sticky fingers 

 and spoilt table-cloths. It is a very in- 

 genious contrivance, and should have 



a large sale among honey-consumers, es- 

 pecially bee-keepers. It is well plated on 

 high-class nickel. We have secured 

 some of these very unique spoons, and 

 will mail them at 90 cents each. Or, we 

 will send a spoon and the American 

 Bee Journal one year — both for $1.50. It 

 would make a fine gift. 



" // Goods are Wanted Quick Send to Pouder. " 



ESTABLISHED 1889 



Bee-Supplies. Root's Goods in Indiana 



standard Hives with latest improvements, Danzenbaker 

 Hives, Honey-Boxes. Comb Foundation and everythma that 

 is used in the bee-yard. Large illustrated catalog mailed 

 free. Finest White Clover Extracted Honey for sale in any 

 quantity desired. 



WALTER S. POUDER, 859 MassachuseHs Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 



Bee-Xalk 



BEE-TALK is the title o£ my Educational Catalog of Bee-Keepers' Supplies. A val- 

 uable pamphlet touching upon many of the phases of practical Bee-Keeping. Price 10 cents. 

 In part as follows : 



_. „u . ». .,. J I Insure an increase of 25 percent in Honey. 

 The Chantrj^Methods . Insure every comb fancy. 

 For the l-xpert ( No unfinished sections. 



Instructions for beginners direct the novice, step by step, through all the year. 

 " Heat Preservatives " covers some of the vital points in spring management. 

 " The Bargain Counter " will be of interest to all. 



In fact. ■' Bee-Talk " is a combination of bee-journal and price-list of bee-keepers sup- 

 plies It will be worth many dollars to any bee-keeper who will follow its instructions. 



Because " Bee-Talk " is valuable to so many bee-keepers who might not become cus- 

 tomers, it is proposed to ask for 10 cents in stamps to accompany request. Same to be 

 credited on any order during the year from person sending the lO.cents. 

 Why do I charge 10 cents for it? 

 1st.— Because it is different from all other bee-supply catalogs. 



There is information in " BEE-TALK " that no other catalog can contain. 

 "BEE-TALK" is the product of 25 years' personal experience with bees, of two 

 schoolmasters, extending over the western half of the United States. 

 2d. -Bee-supply catalogs which are free contain little or no practical instruction to 



bee-keepers. . , .. , , . , 



3d. —Some of our lists are getting old. Many people who were bee-keepers years ago 

 have died, some have moved away, and many no longer keep bees. None of these 

 people will care to receive a supply catalog, and it is a waste of money. Many 

 supply firms print 100.000 catalogs. This involves four items of expense : 



(a) Getting the names. ( My Prices to the Consumer 



(b) Cost of printing and editing the catalog. .1 are Actually Less Thau 



(c) The postage. ) Other Firms Charge in 



(d) Clerk hire. < Car-Load Lots. 



The consequence is that the business must pay these expenses in addition to all 

 others, or stop : therefore the supply-dealer must add these expenses to the cost 

 of his goods, and the bee-keeper wonders why supplies cost so much. 



The prices listed in " BEE-TALK " on the articles which I make are lower than 

 the same class of goods can be bought anywhere else. To illustrate : 



Gviaranteed Best Quality 



In Flat-Including Nails. 

 1 Hive. 5 Hives. 10 Hives. 25 Hives. 

 Other Dealers-IH-Story 8-Frame Hive (D.T.).. $1.85 $8.50 $15 50 $36.50 



My Price-l!/>-Story 8-Frame Hive " .••• 1.40 6.75 13.00 3L50 



You Save When You Buy of Me $.45 $1.75 $2.50 $5.00 



4th. -Fall of 1307 the Minnesota State Fair paid me $50 to demonstrate with live bees at 

 the Fair: Wisconsin State Fair paid me $-50 for same. , ,. . ,„ 



Fallot iy08 .Minnesota State Fair paid me $110.00 in premiums for display of Bees 



Fall of 1908 Wisconsin State Fair paid me $70.50 inpremiums for display of Bees 



I mention these facts to show you that I can and wish to be of real service to those 

 who want it. but I do not care to force myself on any one who does not desire my services. 



I therefore charge 10 cents for " BEE-TALK.'' and enclose a slip with each catalog 

 which counts as cash when purchasing any goods from me. 



Recent Voluntary Testimonials 



STORY CITY low.-i. Dec. 22. 1908.— I am just tickled to death almost over the fine material 



and workmanship in the 100 hives just received. Beats Co. so badly there is no comparison. 



John Egenes. 



HALSEY Oreeon. Dec. 20. 1908.-The goods recently ordered from you have arrived. THINK 

 THEY ARE FINE. Enclosed find a second order and S33.31 to cover. N.I.Sneed. 



ST CROIX FALLS. Wis.. Auk. 15. 1908.-VVc have put together the 1000 sections just received 

 from you. and NOT ONE broke in putting them up. R. D. McClane. 



TURTLE LAKE Wis.. March 24. 1909.-I received yourcard announcine your " BEE-TALK" 

 for 10 cents I would gladly pay you Sl.OO if you asked it. I learned more from your Catalog last 



year than I did from 12 numbers of You shall have my order for supplies this year. 



' J. O. Aase. 



BOSCOBEL. Wis . Feb. 27. I909.-Some time ago I received your pamphlet called "BEE- 

 TALK." I have read it. and I find no good reason why I shall not order my supplies of you this 

 year, as I believe they are up to the minute; in fact. I want you to start me m the bee-busmessjje; 

 cause you can start me right. J- R- Kennedy. .__-, 



VIRGINIA. III.. April 19. 1009.-Mr. W. W. Bishop sent his third order this year, and said. 

 " Wish to say I never had better or nicer hives than yours." L.^ter.- April 23. 1909.-I want to 

 say: Nailed up the first of your hives this morning. I have had hives from 4 other parties but 

 yours are the hest of the bunch in material, finish, and say. they go together so nice. I hope 

 you are enjoying a good trade. I have only 10 colonics of bees, and work them forinyown use and 

 amusement, as I am 62 years old and cannot do hard work." 



W. W. HisHop. 



TWO CAR-LOADS 



of Bee-Hives and Supplies on hand. Two competent foremen, electric-lighted, water- 

 power plant. ALL at your service. Continuous run. day and night, when necessary. I 

 expect manufacturer's profit only. 



Write today and enclose 10 cents for " BEE-TALK. ' 



W. H. PUTNAM. River Falls, Wis. 



