PROMPTNESS 



At this season of the year the liee keepers need supplies. It's impc 

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A B C OF BEE-CULTUR 



One Hundredth Thousand 



The bee-keeper who fails to have a copy of the' 

 B C of Bee Culture in his library is failing to ' 

 up to his opportunities, in keeping posted on bee 

 ture. The price is no 'Oibstacle for it will more tl 

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 worth twice w'lat is asked for it. Written in 

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 yoiu are a beginner it i,s simply invaluable, 

 book is printed on the pest paper and profusely | 

 Jnstrated. Ov 'v 500 double column pages. V 

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Our sections are the leaders. Having an investment of thousands | 

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THE A. L ROOT COMPAN 



MEDINA, OHIO 



BRANCHES: 

 Chicago, 111., 144 East Erie Street. 

 Philadelphia, Pa., 10 Vine Street. 

 New York City, N. Y., 44 Vesey Street. 

 Syracuse, N. Y., 1635 W. Genesee Street. 

 Mechanic Falls^ Maine. 



BRANCHES: 

 St. Paul, Minn., 1024 Mississippi Street. 

 San Antonio, Texas, 1322 So. Flores StreeJ 

 Washington, D. C, 1100 Maryland Ave., 

 Havana, Cuba, Obrapia 14. 

 Kingston, Jamaica, 115 Water Lane. 



