BEE CULTURE, 
PRODUCTION AND CARE OF HONEY. 
PREPARATION FOR THE MARKET. 
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The Arabs, it is stated, obtained their knowledge of 
Astronomy while crossing the trackless desert, being com- 
pelled to observe very closely the position of the stars to 
guide them in their journey. Just so should the bee-keeper 
closely watch the continual and varied changes that occur in 
the demands of the public concerning the preparation of 
honey for the market. Instead of settling down to the con- 
clusion that, in reference to marketing honey he knows it all, 
he should be careful to observe what dealers and consumers 
demand, and then at once, freely and fully meet the require- 
ments of the trade. In this way only, can he become a suc- 
cessful apiarist. 
The progressive producer of this God-given sweet is never 
surprised to find that the methods of preparing honey for the 
market, which were acceptable during one season, are behind 
the times for the next, and require modifications or improve- 
ments iu order to keep pace with the public requirements. 
HOW SHOULD HONEY BE MARKETED ? 
It should never be forgotten that honey of good quality, 
and in ang of the popular packages, will command the highest 
price, and be in.constantdemand. Such tempt the purchaser, 
and cause a steady demand. 
The marketing of honey is a subject that interests every 
apiarist. In order that honey may be sold readily, it MUST BE 
ATTRACTIVE! Has it never> occurred to the reader to 
inquire why bolts of muslin are labeled with pictures of 
luscious fruit? Or why boxes of' fancy toilet articles are 
adorned with lithographs of enchanting faces with bewitching 
