March, 1906 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



113 



* JIN INTIMATE 

 ^ACQUAINTANCE w//A jfteBEE 



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Few realize that they can keep bees. They 

 are afraid of stings. If you learn the habits of 

 the bee and how to handle them there is no danger 

 in the least. They can be made very profitable. 

 Few specialties are so much so. Two or three 

 colonies with a little care can be made to supply 

 a family with honey, and a surplus for selling. 

 Bee-keeping is a fascinating occupation. It is a 

 fine fad. The more you learn about the little 

 fellows the more you like them. 



Our printed matter is a great help to those 

 who are studying the bee. It will teach you how 

 to become a successful bee-keeper. We shall 

 be pleased to send, free of charge to those who 

 are interested, any of the following pamphlets : 

 " My First Season's Experience with the Honey- 

 bee," " Habits of the Honey-bee," " Books for 

 Bee-keepers," " Facts about Bees," "Outfits for 

 Beginners-" 



If you wish to purchase an outfit of bees, write 

 us. We can furnish you with everything you 

 need. We have seven branch houses, and many 

 agents all over the United States, and can sup- 

 ply you promptly and at a saving of freight. 

 We will send a man to install an ouifit at your 

 home if desired. 



THE A. I. ROOT COMPANY, 



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MEDINA, OHIO. 



Branches in the United States: 



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 Philadelphia, Pa., 10 Vine St. 

 New York City, N. Y., 44 Vesey St. 

 Syracuse, N. Y. 

 Mechanic Falls, Me. 

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FARM ANNUAL for 1906 



Thirtieth Anniversary 

 Edition of "The Leading 

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fl This is a handsome book of 168 

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962 SOUTH MAIN ST. 



NEW CASTLE, INDIANA 



