Itis now generally admitted that to become 
a profitable pursuit, bee-keeping must be 
conducted on scientific principles The old 
management (or rather mis-management), 
permitting the bees to use log-gums. hollow 
trees, or old boxes for hives, can no longer be 
tolerated. 
To induce the practice of scientific man- 
agement of the apiary is the sole object of 
publishing this Book, and to that end we give 
ovr own views and experiences, and also 
quote from those who practice with success 
- the plans and manipulations recommended. 
Being desirous of having this Work “‘ fully 
up with the times,” including all the various 
improvements and inventions in this rapidly 
increasing pursuit, we have made a thorough 
revision of this edition in order to present the 
apiarist with everything that may aidinthe 7 
successful management of the Honey Bee, 
and at the same time to produce the MOST 
honey, in its BEST and MOST ATTRACTIVE 
CONDITION. 
Lhomas G. Newman. 
