OTTlTI7TV^ Of all the different races, we know of none better. Since 1866 this strain 

 -2^12 \ VTr»C ^^^ been used in preference to any other in the apiary we have purchased. 

 •^ l3/\i>H-/3 For our New England climate they are universally recommended. We have 

 1 1 A.L(1 ANa one of the best locations in the country for purely mating queens. We have 

 either bought or Italianized all the bees within mating distance of our apiary and we now sel- 

 dom have one mismated, as there are few bees in the woods in this locality. 

 HIVES The simplicity hives are made in two sizes known as the Gary Simplicity and 

 Langstroth Simplicity, for short Gary Sim. and Lang. Sim. The Gary Sim. is 16 in. x 17 in. 

 X 11>^ in. deep and takes a brood frame lOJ^ x 14 outside dimensions. The Lang. Sim. is 16X 

 in. X 20 in. x 9}i in. deep and takes a brood frame 9>i x 17^ outside dimensions. These 

 hives are equipped with metal spaced, Hoffman end spacing, or free hanging frames and metal 

 roof covers, and fi in. metal bound super cover, designated Re. 



IT|-yc'c' For the convenience of our customers, we are listing the Simplicity hives 



• lyTf-* and supers in the table form, using letters and figures in describing the same ; 



•'*■'■ *! each hive or part of a hive is known by a certain letter or number as described 



SUPERS in thp KEY TO SYSTEM OF' HIVE NUMBERS found on inside of front 



cover, with the description and cuts of each hive and super. We feel sure that no one will 



have trouble in ordering by numbers and letters. The customers may describe the article 



wanted if they wish. The Simplicity hives which have been on the market for over SO years 



are as yet preferred by many, particularly the Gary size, which is more especially adapted to 



our New England climate, for successful wintering of the bees. These hives are made in the 



most thorough manner and of the best white pine, supers are fitted to take the beeway or plain 



sections. Each super is rabbited to fit the hive, which is a special feature of this outfit. By 



this you are abje, to hold several supers to each hive without danger of their being easily 



knocked out of place as is apt to be the case with the fiat surface super. 



CUTppTTU'/^ All goods will be packed and delivered to the railroad station free of 

 >-^TT rT-iTfo '^^^^S^' ^"'" Railroad Station is Brattleboro and is a Union Station of 

 r A.CilL<l 1 lES the B. & M., also the G. V., which means a prompt and direct freight 

 to you. Letters may be addressed to Guilford or Brattleboro as one may prefer. 



SPECIAL. Parties in ordering or asking information should exercise great care to 

 specify which style and size of super, brood-frames, section holders, foundation, etc., as it is 

 frequently necessary to hold orders two or three days and write the party in regard to the size 

 or style of some article before we can ship the complete order ; also give specific directions on 

 order blank provided for same. 



"AKCjEJL When ordering goods by mail refer to Parcel Post on third cover page to 



"OS i the accompanying catalog. Special attention will be given mail orders. 



TERMS Our terms are strictly cash with orders. We pay cash for all materials 



therefore must ask that cash accompany each order. Please do not ask for credit, it will save 

 time and avoid extra correspondence. , 



ttO W XO ^^""^ money by draft on New York or Boston banks, Aiperican or Adams 

 RFIVfl'T express orders, or postoffice money orders on Brattleboro office, and al- 

 ways remember to make payable to F. Goombs & Sons. 

 BEESWAX We are always in the market for beeswax, and parties having any which 

 they desire to sell or exchange for supplies, will please vs;r,ite us, 



In shipping us beeswax always put your name and address inside and on. outside of pack- 

 age and mark "wax." Pack either in double bags, boxes or barrels, securely fastened. 



If you have any difficulty in making up your prder, determining the correct prices, etc., 

 send us a list of the articles wanted and we will make you an estimate showing exact cost. 



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