Bee-Papers, and Books. 11 



Bee-Keepers' Magaelne. — ^I have read this periodical less than 

 the others, and hence know less of it. It is well edited, and cer- 

 tainly has many very able contributors. It is edited by A. J. 

 King, New York City. 



Bee-Keepers' Exchange. — The Exchange is an able journal. 

 The four years of its life, and the vigor with which it is con- 

 ducted, give promise not only of permanence, but of influence 

 as one of the moving forces in the future of apicultural pro- 

 gress in this country. It is edited by Houck & Peet, Cana- 

 joharie. New York. 



Bee-Keepers' Guide. — ^This paper has been one of the motive 

 powers in the advancement of apiculture for the last few years. 

 It is edited by an experienced bee-keeper, and is doing its part 

 as one of the auxiliaries to apiarian progress in our country. 

 It is edited by A. G. Hill, Eendallville, Indiana. 



New England Apiarian. — This litfle journal shows a vigor 

 that promises age. Though scarcely a year old, it has already 

 earned a place in apicultural literature. The style is excellent, 

 and the communications and editorials compare well with those 

 of our oldest papers. It is edited by W. W. Merill, Mechanics 

 Falls, Maine. 



American Apiculturist. — This, though the youngest of our 

 bee-papers, shows the vigor of manhood, edited by an exper- 

 ienced bee-keeper, and a trained printer. It at once marches 

 well up to the front. Its editorials are able, and its articles 

 from the most capable of American apiarists. The style of 

 the paper leaves nothing to be desired. Its editor is Silas M. 

 Locke, Salem, Massachusetts. 



BOOKS FOK THE APIAEIST. 



Having read very many of the books treating of apiculture, 

 both American and foreign, I can freely recommend such a 

 course to others. Each book has peculiar excellences, and 

 may be read with interest and- profit. 



Langstroth on the Money Bee. — ^This treatise wiU ever remain 

 a classic in bee-literature. I cannot over-estimate the benefits 

 which I have received from the study of its pages. It was a 

 high, but deserved, encomium, which J. Hunter, of England 

 in his "Manual of Bee-Keeping," paid to this work: "It is 

 unquestionably the best bee-book in the English language." 



