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1 have quite recently had placed before me a sample 

 feeder, which is probably the only one of its kind, for top 

 feeding, which permits of filling from the top without 

 removing it from the hive, while at the same time having 

 regulated feed holes in the bottom of the vessel. This- 

 •(the Wilkes Convertible) feeder can be adjusted for slow, 

 medium, or rapid feeding. 



The " Wilkes " being a metal feeder, and its base set up 

 from the frames, warm syrup is of course a necessity 

 should feeding be desirable in cool weather. I am of th« 

 opinion that the feeder would be more certain in its 

 action if used as two separate vessels with a solid, instead 

 of a movable pan bottom, for slow and fast feeding 

 respectively ; while in many cases the slow to medium 

 action would be all-sufficient for owners of a few colonies. 



Dear Reader, as a parting sentence, allow me to remind 

 you that bee-keeping cannot be carried out extensively by 

 everyone. Success on a large scale is not to be attained 

 except by diligent study and hard work. 



The earnest and enthusiastic worker will find the 

 pursuit give a substantial addition to his income if he will 

 strive to keep only young queens bred from stock showing 

 persistent good qualities ; while additional security is 

 offered if planting can be carried out in a systematic 

 manner ; and also where other suitable occupations are 

 made to fit in to the best advantage. 



I trust that herein you have found I do not merely offer 

 you the usual and well-nigh worn-out advice : " Keep 



