1907 



GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE 



597 



THE REPORTING OF THE HONEY 

 MARKETS. 



About the middle of February we addressed a cir- 

 cular letter to several of the dealers whose quota- 

 tions are found in the market reports in Gleanings 

 from time to time, relative to a proposed change of 

 the heading of the Honey Market column. Our letter 

 proposing the change, and the comments below, ex- 

 plain themselves. 



There lias been so much lack of understanding as to just 

 wliat is intended in tlie honey -market reports that we expect 

 to run an explanatory note at the head of that department 

 hereafter. Tlie enclcsed pronf is wliut we liave in mind. Can 

 v.)ii siiKsrt'st anv cliapti-e in the wordinti' tliat will malic it Ijct 

 tcr! Do you tl'iink this is tlic Ivind of reliort that will lie of 

 most value to bee-keepers ! 



(The " enclosed proof " referred to was as follows:] 



PROPOSED HEADING. 

 The prices listed below are intended to represent, as nearly 

 as possible, the average market prices at which honey and 

 beeswa.x are sellinfj at the time of the reiiort in tlie city men- 

 tioned. Unless otherwise stated, this is tlie jirice at whiiii 

 sales are beinjJT made by commission mercliants nr by pnidiic- 

 crs direct, to the retail mercliant. Wlieii sales are made l>y 

 coniinission merchants, tlic usual ccimmission { fnnii live ti) ten 

 l)cr cent) carta^;e. and frci,u:lit will lie deducted, ami iii addi- 

 tion there is often a char^jc for sturatje by the commission 

 nierciiant. When sales are made by tiie producer direct to 

 the retailer, coniniissinn and stora^-e. and other charjjes. are 

 eliminated. Kales made to wholesale houses are usually about 

 ten jier cent less than those to retail merchants. 



[The following are the comments from the honey- 

 men:] 



The note attached is very good. We have no suggestions to 

 offer. C. H. W. Weber. 



Cincinnati, O. 



We think It quite appropriate, and suffleiently explanatory. 

 We beg to commend you for the evident Interest you have in 

 your subscribers. R. A. Burnett & Co. 



Chicago, III. 



I would suggest that .von condense the explanation, as the 

 shorter and the nearer to the point you can make an explana- 

 tion like this, the more readily it will be understood. 1 make 

 the following suggestion at your request: 



•■ The prices listed below are intended to represent, as nearly 

 as possible, the average market prices at which sales are made 

 by commission men to retail merchants. The bee-keeiier 

 would have to deduct fmm this the ccpinmission of from tivc tii 

 ten |)er cent; carting, freight, sometimes storage and insur- 

 ance, according to the individual dealings of the various com- 

 mission men and merchants." 



Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. A. Selser. 



As to the explanatory note with which you intend to head 

 the market reports, we have looked it over carefully, and it 

 would seem that a few changes might be made. You call at- 

 tention to the fact that sometimes insurance and storage are 

 charged by commission merchants. We think that cases like 

 these are exceptional. We have never as yet i-hargcd storage 

 and insurance unless wc received the honev bv tlic carload and 

 were obliged to hold it for a length of time and liad to store it 

 in the general warehouse; but. as said aliove. these are the 

 exception and not the rule. You also say that the prices which 

 are quoted are those at whicli sales are being made by the 

 commission merchants or bv jiroducers direct to the retail 

 merchants. It would occur tii us that this last sentence might 

 be eliminated, as we do not think there are many proilucers 

 who sell direct to the retailers; and at any rate, market re- 

 ports do not come from retailers but jobbers. We would sug- 

 gest the following notice; 



■■ The prii'cs listed below are intended to represent, as nearly 

 as jiossible, the average market prices at which honey and 

 beeswax are selling at the time of the report in the various 

 cities mentioned. It should be generally understood that 

 these are the prices at which sales are being made by commis- 

 sion merchants, less the general charges, such as commission, 

 freight, and cartage. Where sales are made direct by the pro- 

 (hicer to the mercliants, such charges are climinatcil." 



New York. Hildkktii * Skcklken. 



This department interests a great many readers, but it has 

 been contusing, and in some instances it has been misused, 

 some quoting low in order to aid in buying low, and still oth- 

 ers quoting only what they have to <ifl'er. Some quote what 

 tliey pay. leaving others in doubt as to whether quotations arc 

 selling or buying prices. I think the heading which vou have 

 Jirepared for this department is good. I believe, though, that 

 a i-onstant warning should be kept In this department about 

 producers consigning their product to irresponsible eommls- 

 sloii men. There are enough i-ash buyers throughout the 

 I'oiintry to take uj) all the honey prixinced; but the cash buyer 

 can not compete with tlie dishonest commission house. There 

 may be honest men in the commission business, but — 



Indianapolis, Ind. Walters. Pouder. 



Continued on page 50!). 



The Danzenbakep Twentieth Centupy Smoker 



Awarded Highest Prize 



A COLD MEDAL 



at the World's Fair, 

 St. Louis, 1904. 



IS THE BEST, 



STRONGEST, 



COOLEST, 



CLEANEST, 



CHEAPEST, 



AND LARGEST 



SMOKER SOLD 



FOR A DOLLAR. 



It has a side grate that strengthens the tire-cup 

 and holds a removable metal and asbestos lining that 

 keeps it cool, adding to its durability. It has no 

 valves to get out of order or snout to clog WITH SOOT. 



ALL THAT IS CLAIMED.— N. E. France, Platteville, 

 Wis., General Manager of the National Bee-keepers' 

 Association says: 



I have given your Twentieth Century a thorough 

 trial. For convenience in lighting, durability, and 

 long time one filling will last and give ample smoke, 

 I find it all you claim. In the spring I shall want 

 several. I alwavs want the best. 



GRANT STANLEY, Nisbet. Pa, July 24, 190.5, writes: 

 "After giving the Danzenbaker Twentieth Century 

 Smoker several trials, can say it surpasses all smokers 

 it has been my liberty to try; it will not go out until the 

 fuel is all consumed, and it produces a cool smoke, a 

 feature very necessary in any flrst-class smoker." 

 Price Dat\-ze, Lar^e 3V4-inch Smokers: 

 Postpaid— one, $1.15; two, $2.10; three,$3; five,$4.50. 

 By Express or freight— one, $1; six, $4.20. 



F. DANZENBAKER, NORFOLK, VA. 



(Jamestown Exposition Sta. Money-orders on Norfolk.) 



WE WILL BUY AND SELL 



HONEY 



of the different grades and kinds. 



If you have any to dispose of, or if you 

 intend to buy, coi-respond with us. 



We are always in the market for WAX 

 at highest market prices. 



HILDRETH & SEGELKEN, 



265-267 Greenwicli St. 82-86 IVIurray St. 

 NEW YORK. 



BEESWAX ADVANCED. 



From this date until further notice we will pay 31 

 cents cash, 33 trade, for average wax delivered here 

 or at our branch offices. This is a higher price than 

 we have ever paid before at this season of the year. 

 If any of our readers have any wax to dispose of we 

 shall be pleased to hear from them. Be sure to mark 

 your shipment with your name so that it may be 

 identified on arrival, and mail us shipping receipt 

 with gross and net weight of shipment. 



The A. I. ROOT COMPANY, Medina, Ohio. 



