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of “practical scientific bee-keeping, the natural history of the 
honey-bee, and the fertilization of flowers by insects generally.” 
This is a step which might well be followed by our own Edu- 
cation Boards. It1is to be hoped that our Colonial Governments 
will show themselves alive to the importance of encouraging 
the study of scientific bee-culturé. The industry itself is not 
one which calls for state aid in the shape of subsidies or of 
protective duties, and it is therefore all the more deserving of 
all the indirect assistance which an enlightened Government 
may find opportunities of extending to it. 
BEE PUBLICATIONS. 
The following are some of the best works on modern 
apiculture :— 
‘*LANGSTROTH ON THE Hive AND Honey Bes.”—This work is con- 
sidered by some to be the best bee book in the English language. 
I can, from my own knowledge, bear testimony to its excellence 
and usefulness. 
**Coox’s MANUAL OF THE APIARY.”—This is unquestionably a first- 
class work, and is fully up with the times as far as regards 
apiculture and the physiology of the honey-bee. 
“Tue A BC, or Bese-Cutturz.”—This work is in the form of an 
Encyclopedia, containing all the latest information relative to 
this matter, and is both plain and practical. By A. J. Root. 
“*QuinBy’s New Bet-Keepine.”—This is a very useful work, written 
by one of America’s most practical bee-keepers. 
“Kine’s New Brs-Keerers’ Text Boox.”—A capital work, kept 
well up with the times. Has had an enormous sale. 
‘“‘Brges AND Honey,” by T. G. Newman.—This is a sprightly little 
book, well illustrated, and contains a large amount of practical 
information. 
‘* ALLEY’s Hanp-Boox.”—‘ New method of queen-rearing,’ by one of 
the most experienced queen-breeders living. 
‘* BLESSED BEES” and ‘‘ Puin’s DicTIONARY oF PRacTicAL API- 
CULTURE” are well worthy of a place in every bee-keeper’s 
library. 
The foregoing are all American publications ;_ the following 
are some by English authors :— 
‘¢ BEVAN ON THE Honry-Ber.”— This book is especially devoted to 
the natural history, anatomy, and physiology of the honey-bee, 
and would be very valuable to the student. 
‘Hunter’s Manvau.”—A good work ; specially written for British 
bee-keepers. 
