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I think the occupation is adapted to all who desire a 
pleasant and profitable pursuit. 
The Farmer should be a bee-keeper, as he has in his 
surroundings an inexhaustible bee-pasture, produced by 
his orchards, fields and timber, and as bees require no 
feeding, but board themselves, that stock is surely the 
most profitable. 
The Horticulturist should keep bees, as he especially 
produces that which furnishes the busy bee with abun- 
dant material for work. 
The Mechanic should keep bees; especially he who 
works in wood, as he can make his own hives and those 
needed by his neighbors ; and each one will be richly 
rewarded for the little time required to care for them. 
All Professional Men will find bee-keeping a plea- 
sant and healthy recreation and pastime. 
Disabled Soldiers and other Invalids should turn their 
attention to bee-keeping, it being a light and easy 
occupation, and more profitable than any performed by 
hard labor. 
Old and young should keep bees, as honey and bees- 
wax is required in every household. 
Even those who own no land may keep bees, as they 
require but little room, and find their own food, for 
“ roam where they will, the whole region is their com- 
mon.” 
