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who esteem the good of the cause and their reputation, of more 
value than money thus obtained from the uninformed, and freely 
communicate instruction how to safely perform all needful opera- 
tions. One of them says, “ acquaint yourself with the principles 
of management , * * and you will find that you have little 
more reason to dread the sting of a bee than the horns of a 
favorite cow, or the heels of your faithful horse.” 
WHO SHOULD KEEP BEES? 
"We reply, all classes who want a healthy, pleasant and profit- 
able occupation. 
Says Rev. Robert Baird, “there are few portions of our 
country which are not admirably adapted to the culture of the 
honey bee. The wealth of the nation might be increased by 
millions of dollars, if every family favorably situated, would keep 
a few hives. No other branch of industry can be named, in 
which there need be so little loss on the material employed, or 
which so completely derives its profits from the vast and exhaust- 
less domains of nature.” 
The Farmer should keep Bees to collect the honey afforded by 
his orchards, timber lands and broad pasture fields ; for “ profit 
must attend success in this branch of the farmer’s stock, inas- 
much as bees work for nothing and find themselves.” 
The Mechanic should keep Bees , as those who work in wood 
can make their own hives, beside supplying their neighbors; 
and all will find that, for the little time and capital required, it 
will materially affect their expenses and income. 
The Horticulturist should keep Bees to gather the delicious 
