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of " practical scientific bee-keeping, the natural history of the 

 honey-bee, and the fertilization of Bowers by insects generally." 

 This is a step which might well be followed by our own Edu- 

 cation Boards. It is to be hoped that our Colonial Governments 

 will show themselves alive to the importance of encouraging 

 the study of scientific bee-culture. The industry itself is not 

 one which calls for state aid in the shape of subsidies or of 

 protective duties, and it is therefore all the more deserving of 

 all the indirect assistance which an enlightened Government 

 may find opportunities of extending to it. 



BEE PUBLICATIONS. 



The following are some of the best works on modern 

 apiculture : — 



"Langstroth on the Hive and Honey Bee." — This work is con- 

 sidered by some to be the best bee book in the English language. 

 I can, from my own knowledge, bear testimony to its excellence 

 and usefulness. 



" Cook's Manual of the Apiary." — This is unquestionably a first- 

 class work, and is fully up with the times as far as regards 

 apiculture and the physiology of the honey-bee. 



" The ABC. of Bee-Culture." — This work is in the form of an 

 Encyclopsedia, containing all the latest information relative to 

 this matter, and is both plain and practical. By A. J. Root. 



" Quinby's New Bee-Keeping." — This is a very useful work, written 

 by one of America's most practical bee-keepers. 

 - "King's New Bee-Keepers' Text Book." — A capital work, kept 

 well up with the times. Has had an enormous sale. 



" Bees and Honey," by T. G. Newman. — This is a sprightly little 

 book, well illustrated, and contains a large amount of practical 

 information. 



" Alley's Hand-Book." — ' New method of queen-rearing,' by one of 

 the most experienced queen-breeders living. 



"Blessed Bees" and " Phin's Dictionary of Practical Api- 

 culture " are well worthy of a place in every bee-keeper's 

 library. 



The foregoing are all American publications ; the following 



are some by English authors : — 



" Bevan on the Honey-Bee. " — This book is especially devoted to 

 the natural history, anatomy, and physiology of the honey-bee, 

 and would be very valuable to the student. 

 ' Hunter's Manual. " — A good work ; specially written for British 

 bee-keepers. 



