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I am indebted to and hereby express my thanks for 

 assistance rendered by Mr F. W. Harper for t'ne line 

 drawings contained in this book, aa well as the design upon 

 the cover, also for the loan of blocks from Mr. O. C. Jones, 

 Messrs. Ja.s. Lee and Son, and Mr. W. P. Meadows. 



If this book is the means of adding to the ranks of efficient 

 bee-keepers, and enables those already trying to follow the 

 craft with limited knowledge to do better, so that the working 

 class may obtain more creature comforts with the money thus 

 obtained, instead of allowing the foreigner to supply onr 

 markets with honey, thus diverting the cash he has hitherto 

 taken from these islands into its proper place — the pocket of 

 the Britisher — mv labour will not have been in vain. 



WILLIAM HERKOO-IIEMPSALL. 



Luton, 



Jnly 31, 1915. 



PREFAOE TO THIRD EDITION. 



In spite of the fact that the price of the second edition had 

 to be doubled, the demand for this little hook has not decreased. 

 I regret that my aJiticipation of a reduction in price of this 

 edition cannot be realised, owing to the high prices of labour 

 and material which still prevail. 



I continue to receive many letters of appreciation ; this, 

 together with the fact that the demand for the book has 

 increased, is a satisfaction to me. as it shows its utility and 

 popularity. That it may continue to help the novice is my 

 sincere wish. 



WILLIAM HERROD-HEMPSALL. 



Luton, 



Julv 31, 1922. 



