xiv Introduction. 
course could only be withdrawn after the comb attachments 
were separated from the walls of the hive. 
It is possible that M. Francis Huber, the eminent blind 
bee-keeper, used the first movable frame hives for purposes 
of observation. 
INTRODUCTION TO REVISED EDITION. 
It should be understood that small (less than 11b.) packages for 
honey find little favor in general commerce. In every direction we 
see that prices are ruling lower than they were some few years since; 
and the consequence is that larger receptacles are required, so that 
jams and similar articles may be supplied to the public at a minimum 
of cost. Nevertheless, prices: generally reached their lowest level 
prior to 1910, and the honey-producer should now expect better rates 
for his produce. 
While there is now an unlimited demand for honey, the prices 
obtainable will vary, according to the energy displayed by the 
individual bee-keeper. If he is his own salesman and will use some 
of the methods given herein for creating a demand, or some novel 
plan of his own, his returns will be considerably in excess of those 
secured by the less active producer. ‘ 
For rapid and convenient handling, the retail trade requires some 
protection for comb honey, but the producer must endeavor to give 
the best possible effect at the least expense, as he will certainly not 
be repaid for any great outlay in that direction. 
A feature of serious importance to honey producers is the re-intro- 
duction of the larger brood frame, much used before the present 
Association frame came into use; the latter having repeatedly proved 
too small for the purpose, when its results have been compared with 
the advantages derived from the other. 
My non-swarming system and the working of new section combs 
expressly for the current season’s work, as first set out in my 
pamphlet of 1886, is herein explained, and illustrated according to 
latest developments. 
The Chapter relating to bees and fruit, seeding crops, etc., has 
again been considerably extended, showing how largely the growers 
of such crops must depend upon fertilisation by the honey-bee in 
particular, for the success of their plans. It is an item which should 
be largely circulated in the interests of both apiarist and agri- 
culturist ; it will certainly result in a better understanding between 
those engaged in the respective pursuits. 
The Chapter on honey and its uses has had some important 
additions made to it, in showing the practical uses of honey in both 
chest and throat complaints; in what form to use it, as well as giving 
such recommendations for other rational treatment in connection 
therewith, which will seldom fail in affording speedy reliet. This 
