THE BEE-KEEPERS* REVIEW 137 



The Association spirit is in the air, and we see othtr simihir voca- 

 tions prospering- through harmonious combined effort. 



The season coming on promises to give us an abundant crop all 

 over the United States. California, Colorado and, in fact, the entire 

 West, has splendid prospects; the clover belt and the East also report 

 promising conditions ; and to reap the full measure of this prosperity 

 we must stimulate the market so that it will absorb this crop and still 

 hold the price as it is, or better. 



For this purpose the Association is formulating plans of publicity 

 m which every honey producer from the largest to the smallest, every 

 bee journal, every supply dealer and manufacturer, and all who are 

 interested in getting better prices and an increased consumption, can 

 work together harmoniously. 



y\nd to work out these plans, we can profitably use all the 

 brains, time, money and energy we can command. \ou will be called 

 on frequently to contribute some of these to the general fund. Our 

 circumstances make it necessary that each of us give his full share 

 whenever called upon, as we have no other source of income at 

 present ; but the enthusiasm and determination of the bee-keepers 

 will more than make up any lack of a big fund of mere money.. 



The first plan to be taken up will be to arrange for a general 

 "Honey Day" to be observed over the country, and co-operate with 

 the local Associations, to fill the papers with honey news telling 

 about it and getting the grocers to stock up for the occasion. 



In the meantime, take your local editor into your confidence and 

 show him your bees; do not forget to sweeten him up with a little 

 honey occasionally, and keep giving him something new in honey 

 talks to print. It is good "stuff," as the printers say, and they are 

 glad to get it. 



Arrange to put a neat placard in each case of honey packed, no 

 matter for what market. This, if persisted in. will sell many pounds 

 in each grocery. 



Talk honey to everybody who will listen, and write about it to 

 your agricultural papers. They are anxious to have it. 



People nowadays eat the things that are advertised. Advertise 

 honey sufficiently, and we can not supply the demand at twice the 

 present price. There are several millions of persons who did not eat 

 a pound of honey last year, but who w\\\ eat several this, if they are 

 told about it in the right way. 



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Save that old comb and render it up, as wax will be wax this 

 'reason, and foundation is soaring. 



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And now for a general honey day. When shall it be? Do not 

 all speak at once. 



