INTRODUCTION. IX. 



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-introduc- 

 duction of the larger brood frame, much used before the present Asso- 

 ciation 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 has been greatly improved, as by a new 

 arrangement of sections, the worked out-comb may now be secured in 

 them in the most perfect manner, while neither the foundation nor the 

 combs are cut up to fit into the separate sections ; a great saving over 

 any of the former plans of -procedure. 



The chapter on foul-brood will be found instructive, in that it con- 

 clusively shows how a cure can be eSfected by simple means , and that the 

 beekeeper of the future has no cause to dread the disease, because the 

 rational methods recommended are the result of practical and successful 

 application, and are perfectly sure in their action where only a moderate 

 degree of intelligence is brought to bear upon the subject. 



The Chapter relating to bees and fruit, seeding crops, etc., has been 

 considerably extended, showing how largely the girowers of such crops 

 must depend upon fertilisation by the honey-bee in particular, for the 

 success of their plans. It is a paper which should be largely circulated 

 in the interests of both apiarist and agriculturist ; 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 recommend- 

 ations for other rational treatment in connection therewith, which will 

 seldom fail in affording speedy relief. This is a paper that should be 

 spread broadcast by every beekeeper who has honey to. sell.' 



The subjects of queen-introduction, queen-rearing, and many others 

 will be found to have undergone careful revision ; while in some cases 

 other valuable facts have been added, as the result of a further extended 

 experience. 



S. SiMMINS. 



Mapassa Villa, 



Seafoed, Sussex. 



