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ganization of beekeeping clubs among the boys and girls, after the 

 manner of the boys' corn clubs. Such clubs would create an interest 

 in beekeeping, and she thought would help to keep the boys and girl-- 

 on the farm. 



Dr. J. S. Ward, State Apiary Inspector, gave a review of the in- 

 spection work for the past season. He said there was a marked im- 

 provement in the foul-brood situation in the State, and that with proper 

 care the disease could be kept under control. Dr. Ward spoke of the 

 symptoms, and gave the methods of treatment recommended for the 

 disease. He showed that the introduction of a hardy strain of Italian 

 stock is essential in the cure of European foul brood. As for sacbrood. 

 he thought a change of queens all that was needed, although this had 

 not been thoroughly tested. Pie said he '.lad seen whole apiaries wiped 

 out by sacbrood. 



A paper by Porter Ward, of Elkton. Ky., was read, in which he 

 told of producing ten thousand pounds of honey from loo colonies, 

 besides running a farm of 150 acres. This was bulk comb honey, and, 

 by the way, this seems to be quite a pop:ilar way of packing honey in 

 this State. 



The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres- 

 ident, T. J. Ayers, Cedar Plill ; Vice-President, W. 1',. Romine, Pulaski ; 

 Secretary, J. M. Buchanan, Franklin. Dr. J. S. Ward and J. M. 

 Buchanan were selected as delegates to the national convention at 

 Si. Louis. 



After the convention adjourned, an Vour was spent in a general 

 social chat, which was enjoyed by all. 



SOMK NECTAR AND POI,I,EN-BEARING PI^ANTS 



OF TENN:eSSEE. 



By J. M. Buchanan, Former State Inspector of Apiaries. 



It is essential that the beekeeper have some knowledge of the 

 flora of his locality in order to get. the best results from his bee- 

 keepmg operations. PSe should know when to expect a honey-flow, 

 and be able to tell with some certaint\- how long a flow will last 

 and what quality of honey he is likely to get from a certain source. 

 I hen he will know when to make his increase, when to expect swarms, 

 when to put on supers, etc. 



The character of the honey-producing flora and the date of bloom 

 depend on the soil, the season, and the altitude. A list of plants 

 that will be found in one place may not apply at all to a location not 

 very far distant. 



