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OR, MANUAI, OF THB APIARY. 



PRBPARATIONS FOR MARKETS. 



Of course, the method of preparation will depend largely 

 upon the style of honey to be sold, so we will consider the 

 kinds separately. 



BXTRACTBD HONKY. 



As before intimated, extracted honey has all the flavor, 

 and is in every way equal, if not superior — comb itself is 

 innutritious and very indigestible — to comb honey. As Dr. 



Fig. 186. 



Miller has pointed out, granulated honey, thoroughly drained 

 and then melted, gives a most delicious article. When people 

 once know its excellence — know that it is not " strained " — 

 then the demand for extracted honey will be vastly increased, 

 to the advantage both of the consumer and the apiarist. 



Explain to each grocer what we mean by the word 

 " extracted," and ask him to spread wide the name and char- 

 acter of the honey. L,eave cups of honey with the editors and 

 men of influence, and get them to discuss its origin and merits. 



