OPINIONS OF THE PRESS OF 

 THE FIRST EDITION. 



" It is profusely illustrated with engravings, which are almost 

 always inserted for their utility. ***** There is an 

 old saying that ' easy writing is hard reading,' but we will not say 

 thus much of Mr. Hunter's book, which, taken as a whole, is perhaps 

 the most generally useful of any now published in this country." 

 — The Field. 



" In Mr. Hunter's book, there are many most interesting chapters 

 on the History of Bees, their wonderful structure, ways, and habits, 

 which the more they are looked into the more marvellous they 

 appear. The profitable keeping of Bees is also fully gone into, and 

 we are given many curious items respecting Bee-keeping in different 

 countries."^— ^if^.^i^C Times. 



" Mr. Hunter's instructions are simple and practical. He discusses 

 fully the various forms of hives and the best method of treatment 

 of Bees, urging strongly the advantage of large and well stocked 

 hives. We can warmly recommend this little book to all who have 

 a country garden, however small." — Standard. 



" The author of this exceedingly useful manual is the Honorary 

 Secretary of the British Beekeepers' Association, and as such, is 

 thoroughly well up in the subject on which he writes so pleasantly, 

 and concerning which, he has collected so much valuable inform- 

 ation from other writers. The little volume is unpretentious and 

 interesting, Mr. Hunter's object being to convey to his readers the 

 fullest and most practical information on Bee-keeping, rather than 

 to air his own knowledge, or to present himself as a very learned 

 authority. He freely admits having given extracts from other 

 authors, but it is only fair to a modest and delightful writer to say 

 that his book is comprehensive, capitally arranged, and though 

 hastily compiled, nowhere exhibits carelessness, either in style or 

 subject matter." — Public Opinion. 



"We honestly and conscientiously declare we have been both 

 surprised and delighted with Mr. Hunter's work. Mr. Hunter 

 deservedly merits the thanks of British Bee-keepers for his book. 



