PREFACE. 
IX 
P'or easy reference all the illustrations have been 
described at pages 1 93-1 99. 
Much time has been spent to make this book as 
concise as possible, to bring it within reasonable 
limits, and although no pains nor expense have been 
spared to make it the most perfect work of its kind, 
it is issued at a price that will bring it within the 
reach of every one. 
We hope that it will prove useful, and be found 
to form an indispensable work of reference to the 
student as well as to the practical bee-keeper, to 
whom a knowledge of the natural history and habits 
of the honey bee must be of assistance in his practical 
work. 
THOS. WM. COWAN. 
31 Belsize Park Gardens^ 
Ha 77 ipstead, N.W.^ Nove 77 iber 1890. 
Note . — The figures between brackets in the text 
refer to the works on pages 200-208. 
