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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 
1875. 
Implements for the Apiary. 
In presenting this list, we would remark that we 
have carefully thrown out or remodeled every thing 
found in any way defective, and we offer nothing that 
we do not approve of and use in Our Own Apiary. 
We can ship promptly, by Freight, Express or Mail, 
(none mailable except those designated) goods men- 
tioned in the following list. Hives, Extractors, etc., 
can be sent much cheaper by freight, but in this case 
they should’ be ordered three or four weeks before 
needed, if the distance is considerable. During the 
months of April, May and June, orders may some- 
tlities be delayed several days, but our customers may 
rely upon receiving notice at once on receipt of all 
remittances. 
At the prices given below, cash must accompany 
every order ; as the sending of goods C. O. D. entails 
an additional expense, and goods many times fail to 
be taken, we must be excused for refusing to send any 
that way. When hives or frames are ordered in quan- 
tities, the additional expense of boxing is such that we 
am make no better rates on large orders. Orders for 
frames or hives of dimensions differing from those 
named, will also be liable to some additional delay, 
especially during the “Honey months.” 
PItICE LIST. 
As much diversity of opinion still exists regarding 
hives, so far as 6ize and shape are concerned, we shall 
still furnish the live different shapes of “Dollar 
Hives,” as described in our circular for 1874, which 
will still be mailed on application. 
To those who ask our opinion, we would state that, 
as yet, we have no sufficient reason for preferring any 
thing to what we have calleu the Standard. Prices 
as follows : 
In order to hasten tlie introduction of tlic 
^STANDARD Jg | 
Apiarian Implements, we make the following offer. 
Standard Hive, including bottom-board, door-step, 
blocks, and all the stand that we think is needed to 
keep it from the ground $2.00 
Twenty frames for above 5&c. each 1.15 
Sample Frame, by mail 12 
Quilt 40 
Or all complete except painting, for 3.50 
The same in a bundle including nails, hinges, etc, 3.25 
Extractor made expressly for Standard frames, 
(holds frame 135* wide, by 11 deep) $i».00 
Any deviation from above, be it only 1-16 ol an inch, 
will be only at our regular list prices. 
Frames of any desired dimensions, with Metal 
Corners 06 
Sample frame with section of metal rabbet, in- 
cluding sample of transferring clasps, (by mail).. ..15 
To save the expense of shipping so great a bulk, 
frames will be packed ready to be put together, unless 
hives to contain them are to be sent made up, but the 
price will be the same in either case. 
Metal Corners put up in packages of 100, i. e. 
enough for 25 frames, (by mail 20 cts. extra) 1.00 
Per 1000 0.00 
Per 10,000 80.00 
Cast Iron Bloeks for putting Metal Cornered 
frames together, (by mail 10 cts. extra) 15 
With every order lor 100 frames or more, one ol’ the 
above will be included without charge. 
Rabbets for frames to rest on, made of folded 
strips of metal, per running loot 02 
Folding the 6trips adds greatly to the strength, be- 
sides furnishing a smooth, hard ’surface for the end ol 
the frame to strike when replacing it, and preventing 
the bees gumming the projecting ends of t lie frames, 
as well as the supporting edge. In ordering, name 
lenyth desired. 
Quilts for any of the hives mentioned, (by mail 
6 cts. extra) 1 25 
The same double width 40 
“ triple width 60 
Metal Clasps for transferring, package of 100, 
(by mail 10 cts. extra) 25 
These are made to lit our Irames or any other just 
of an inch. 
Novice’s Honey Knife py mail 1.00 
Half dozen, by express 5.00 
We will add thutour Honey Knives are sufficiently 
keen and 6harp to uncup honey with facility, without 
resorting to water, either hot or cold. The handle is 
of Ebony, and the whole is very strong and finely 
finished. 
Tinned iron hoops made expressly to go around 
top of cun for Extractor, two sizes, 17 and 20 
inch, each 50c., per doz 5.00 
Tea-Kettle Bee-Feeders that will feed a colony 
under favorable circumstances 25 lbs., or suffic- 
ient for winter, In ten hours i.oo 
Extractors for any of the frames meutloned 10.00 
These machines are all of metal, and as the hearings 
arc all of tempered steel, they are very light, and easy 
running. The gearing has been recently, considerably 
improved, and every part is most especially arranged 
for rapid and easy work, while strength and durability 
have been duly considered. It may bo as well to in- 
form our feminine friends that the machine was not 
only much of it designed, but its construction hns 
been constantly supervised by one of their own sex, 
who assists in the .extracting department of our o<vn 
Apiary. The entire weight of the machine is only 
about 16 lbs., and the entire inside work and gearing 
may be lifted out, leaving a stout tin can with a sub- 
stantial bottom, and iron bound at the top, worth for 
a variety of purposes, nearly what the whole machine 
costs. 
We can furnish a cheaper form, with flat bottom 
can. of cheap tin, for 6.00 
There has been so little demand for these that we 
have not kept them on hand. 
Gearing for Extractor, including all castings to 
fasten it to the can (by mail 40c. extra) 1.50 
In ordering Extractors, castings, or inside work, 
give outside dimensions of frame or frames to be used 
in them. 
With inside revolving frame and steel pivots, 
bearings, wire cloth, and all except the Can 5.00 
Galvanized iron wire cloth, made expresslv for 
Extractors, per square loot [by mail oc- additional] 15 
Fine tinned wire cloth for Queen cages, same price. 
Molasses Gates for Extractors (by mail 20c. extra)... 50 
Superior White Oak barrels for honey, hold 375 lbs. 2.50 
The same waxed and painted 4.00 
Spring Balances, a nice article 8.00 
These Scales are made weather proof and when ar- 
ranged to suspend a moderate sized colony, may be 
left out all summer; as the figures on the dial' are 
plain and large we can see at a distance the average 
yield of honey per stock, each day or hour even ; when 
weighing stocks for winter, they shorten the work 
very materially. 
Scissors for clipping Queen’s wings. These are 
small, line steel 'and very flue pointed, by mail 40 
Lithograph of Apiary, Implements etc., by mail 30 
Alsike Clover seed, the best , loss than 10 lbs., per lb. 35 
“ “ “ “ over “ “....30 
“ “ 44 44 by mail, postpaid “....50 
Summer Rapo seed, per lb., by mail, in cloth bag — 35 
“ “ “ “ by express 15 
Queen Register Cards, [for description and illus- 
tration see cover of June No., Vol. 2.) per doz 10 
Lamp Nursery lor hatching Queen cells 5.00 
This is a double hive made of tin, with a space be- 
neath the walls to hold water. A lamp keeps the 
water at any desired temperature at an expense of 
about one cent per day. Without a doubt, the machine 
would hatch eggs, ( perhaps it would also scratch food 
for the chickens) we haven’t yet tried it, but it hatches 
every thing in the “bee line” quite satisfactorily. 
See description in Vol. 1, page 74. In ordering give 
accurately length of top bar to frame. 
Queen Cages, [see cover to June No.] each by mail.. 12 
Galvanized tacks, just the thing for the Apiary, 
(by mail 2c. extra) 10 
Thermometers (by mail 3c. extra) 40 
Universal Feeder (by mail 3c. extra) 10 
We believe, and hope this inexpensive arrangement 
may prove fully adequate, for all purposes. For de- 
scription, sec page 102, Vol. 2. 
Medley of Photo’s of Bee-keepers, size 8 by 10 1-00 
Bee Veils, (sec cover to May No. Vol. 2, and page 
2, Vol. 1), l>v mail 75 
Wax Extractor, for description see April No. of 
Vol. 2. . 3.50 
Honey Labels with name and address, per 1000 — 3.00 
By mail 25c; per M. extra. Samples free. 
Small Larva* for Queen rearing, by mail ® 
These can only succeed in warm weather, say June, 
July, Aug. and Sept. The piece of comb containing 
them will be safely packed in a wooden box. 
Wc always consider it an especial favor to hove 
customers inform vs by postal card whether goods 
arc satisfactory ; whether our mode of packing ts 
efficient ; lime taken in transit ; whether Express 
or Freight charges were reasonable , etc., etc. 
Respectfully , A. I. Root & Co. 
