and its Economic Management. 15 



portion of the proceeds, in eggs and fowls, may find their 

 way to the owner's table, in addition to those sold. Other 

 pursuits may occur to the individual bee-keeper, such as 

 may not seriously interfere with the main occupation, 

 though his surroundings, and space at command, will 

 largely influence his plans. 



Bee-Keepln£f for Recreation. 



While the greater number of amateurs endeavour to get 

 all the profit they can out of their bees, there are many 

 who keep them because of the pleasure afforded by study- 

 ing their habits ; though, of course, the delight experienced 

 in being able to place pure honey, in its most chaste form, 

 upon one's own table, and that of friends, is by no means 

 a secondary consideration. Nothing can be more appre- 

 ciated than a present of beautifully white honeycomb in 

 sections or bell-glasses ; and what, moreover, can exceed 

 the pride and pleasure of thus being able to present that 

 which is your own production ; a thing of beauty, which 

 has been gradually " growing " under your fostering care. 



The busy man who occasionally spends a few minutes 

 with his bees, finds healthful and soothing recreation for 

 both body and mind ; and fortunate are those whose 

 leisure gives them almost unlimited time to carry out the 

 study of these remarkable insects. It can truly be said 

 that they are a never-failing source of interest, there being 

 always something new to discover, either as to their habits 

 or management. 



Modern bee-keepers are enthusiasts, and among all who 

 study the subject there is a general understanding and 

 mutual sympathy. The novice may therefore go to his 

 nearest neighbour who may be following the pursuit, and 

 De certain of a hearty welcome, and a free gift of all the 

 knowledge about bees that he may have gathered by many 



