52 BEE CULTURE, 
saying anything to the disparagement of comb honey, we may 
say that we think it will become a staple only in the extracted 
form. Its excellent qualities, when better understood, will 
bring it into almost universal favor. 
Every bee-keeper should fully supply his own locality, and 
he should let it be distinctly understood that it is the pure 
honey taken from the combs by centrifugal foree—that nothing 
is added to it, and nothing taken from it but the comb—that 
it is not the old-fashioned “strained honey,” which was 
obtained by being taken from mashed brood-combs, and 
“strained” from dead bees, pollen, &c., but that it is the 
pure liquid gathered from the flowers, which will give health 
to the body, force to the mind, and strength to the intellect 
of those who use it. 
It should also be kept before consumers that granulated 
honey can be reduced to its liquid state in a few moments by 
placing the honey in a jar in warm water. When thus 
liquefied, it so remains for some time before again crystal- 
lizing. Consumers may be sure of a wholesome article by 
purchasing granulated honey and reducing it. 
Mr. Heddon used earthen crocks holding about ten pounds, 
and he likes them very well; it is very convenient to take 
the honey from them when it is candied, or to liquefy it by 
placing the crock in warm water. 
If the product is for a home market, then, of course, the 
producer must study the local preference regarding the size 
and style of package, as well as the grade of honey most 
easily disposed of. As far as practicable, keep each grade 
of honey separate ; it is a mistake to suppose a few pounds of 
inferior or different shade honey will make no difference in a 
large bulk of white clover honey, or that thereby a better 
rate will be obtained for the second grade article. Instead, 
the result will most likely be to class it all as second grade, 
and the price of all will be depreciated. Again, if possible, 
keep the white clover and basswood honey separate. In 
order to do this, keep a vigilant watch of the basswood bloom, 
and extract the white clover quite close before the bees com- 
mence gathering from the former. <A little clover in the 
basswood honey, however, will not do the harm that would 
result if the proportions were reversed. After the basswood 
