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it, so that one branch of agriculture may help another ; 
while on the other hand, if the season is unfavorable for 
one item, it is often even more suitable for some other of 
the several occupations carried out upon the farm of 
moderate dimensions. 
Among the small-holders starting in increasing numbers 
about the country there are many who are persuaded to 
take to bee-keeping, without knowing anything of practical 
management, and what is worse, do not know bee-diseases 
in any form. These and others taking up the subject in a 
careless manner, are the greatest source of danger to the 
general community of practical bee-keepers, and it is time 
an Act was passed which should restrict these and other 
dangers that may otherwise seriously affect the industry 
because of such carelessness. 
