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boxed thoroug-hly candied honey and shipped it safely for long- 

 distances. He has quite a trade in such packages. 



Third. Explain to the grocer that if kept above the tem- 

 perature of 70° or 80° F., it will not granulate ; that granula- 

 tion is a pledge of purity and superiority, and show him how 

 easy it is to reduce the crystals, and ask him to explain this to 

 his customers. If necessary, liquefy some of the granulated 

 honey in his presence. Put on the labels directions for 

 reliquefying candied honey. Honey, like many other sub- 

 stances, will not granulate if heated to 180° F., and then sealed 

 while hot. This does no injury to the honey, but it is trouble, 

 and makes the honey less convenient to ship, though at times 

 it may pay until we can educate our patrons in reference to 

 the excellence of granulated houey. 



Lastly. If you do not deliver the honey yourself, be sure 

 that the vessels will not leak in transit. It is best, in case 

 jelly-cups are used, that they be filled at the grocery, and 

 sealed as already described. Do not forget the large label, 

 which gives the kind of honey, grade, and producer's name. 



If the honey is extracted before it is fully ripened — before 

 the bees cap it — it should always be kept in an open can or 

 barrel, covered with cloth, and in a dry, warm room. Thus 

 arranged it will thicken as well as in the hive. No honey 

 should ever be kept in a cool, damp room. 



The admirable work of the late Mr. C. F. Muth, in Cincin- 

 nati, educating people in reference to extracted honey, fighting 

 all adulteration, pushing it into the candy, tobacco, and con- 

 fectionery establishments, deserves our hearty gratitude. Mr. 

 Muth's market became stupendous, and graphically shows 

 what this trade is to be in the near future, when all our cities 

 have a Muth to work for us. I would also recommend to all 

 the very valuable little pamphlet of Mr. Chas. Dadant, on the 

 production and sale of extracted honey. It is most interesting 

 reading to the honey-producer, and shows what energy and 

 thought may accomplish in this direction. Every bee-keeper 

 should watch the markets, and so must have one, or, better, 

 two of the best bee-periodicals. He should also circulate honey 

 leaflets to encourage sales. 



