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/■w/". ofMntomology in the State Agricultural College. 



350 Pages. 192 Illustrations. 



This is a new edition of Prof. Cook's Manual of the Apiary, enlarged and ele- 

 gantly illustrated. The first edition of 3,000 copies was exhausted in about 18 

 months — a sale unprecedented in the annals of bee-culture. 



The tenth 1,000 nas been thoroughly revised, much new matter and many costly 

 illustrations added, and has been produced with great care, patient study, and per- 

 sistent research. It comprises a full delirieation of the anatomy and physiology of 

 the honey bee, illustrated with many expensive wood engravings ; the products of the 

 Honey Bee; the races of bees; full descriptions of honey-producing plants, trees, 

 shrubs, etc., splendidly illustrated ; and last, though not least, detailed instructions 

 for the various manipulations necessary in the apiary. 

 Read the Jbllowing opinions of the Book : 



I feel like thanking God that we have such a man as Prof. Cook to take hold of 

 " the subject of bee-culture in the masterly way in which he has done it. — Gleanings 

 in Bee Culture. 



It is a book which does credit to our calling ; one that every bee-keeper may 

 welcome as a fit exponent of the science which gives pleasure to all who are en- 

 gaged in it. — American Bee Journal. 



It is just what might have been expected from the distinguished author — a work 

 acceptable to the ordinary bee-man, and a delight to the student of scientific api- 

 culture. — Bee Keepers' Magazine. 



Cook's new *' Manual of the Apiary," comes with high ecomiums from America, 

 and certainly it appears to have cut the ground from under future book-makers for 

 some time to come. — British Bee Journal. 



Prof. A. J. Cook's "Manual of the Apiary" cont^ns, besides the description of 

 the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee, beautifully illustrated, the product! 

 and races of the bees, honey plants — the instructions for the different operations 

 performed in the hives. All agree that it is the work of a Master, and is of real 

 value. — L' Apiculteur, Paris. 



I have read with a ^reat deal of interest the copy of Cook's Manual you sent me, 

 and I intend to publish extracts from it in the " Bulletin" of the Society of Api- 

 culture of the Department of the Somme, so that our apiarists may be aware of the 

 value of this estimable work. It is a credit to the author as well as the publishers. 

 I have never yet niet with a work, either French or foreign, which I like so much. 

 — L'Abbe L. DuBois, at La Malmaison Aisne, France. ^ 



Every point connected with the subject is handled in a clear, exhaustive, yet 

 pithy and practical manner. — Rural New Yorker. 



The most thorough work on the apiary ever published, and the only one illus- 

 trating the various bee plants. — Lansing (Mifh.) Republican. 



Treating the art in all its different branches in a clear, concise and interesting 

 manner. — The Canadian Entomologist. 



It is the fullest, most practical, and most satisfactory treatise on the subject now 

 before the public. — Country Gentleman, 



Prof. Cook's valuable Manual has been my constant guide in my operations and 

 successful Management of the apiary, — ^J. P. West. 



I have derived more practical knowledge from Prof. Cook's New Manual of the 

 Apiary than from any other book. — E. H. Wynkoop. 



With Cook's Manual I am more than pleased. It is fully up with the times in 

 every particular. The richest reward awaits its author. — A. E. Wenzel. 



We have perused with great pleasure this vade mecum of the bee-keeper. It is 

 replete with the best information on everything belonging to apiculture. To all 

 taking an interest in this subject, we say, obtain this valuable work, read it carefully 

 and practice as advised. — Agriculturist, Quebec. 



I regard it as the best work on bees in the world. — P. L. Viallcn. 



It is so greatly superior to all the other works that I recommend no other. — D. A. 

 Jones. 



Price, by mail, $1.25. Liberal discount made to dealers, and to newspapers who 

 may desire to send it as a premium. 



A.. J. COOIi, 

 Lansing, Michigan^ Author and Publisher* 



