Animal Culture Books
Hints on the History and Management of the Honey Bee
Edward BevanThe quantity which they collect in this way is often surprising, considering how small a portion is imported on each excursion. I have just stated that, with the exception of those seasons when honey-..
The Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management
Edward BevanAlthough the great addition which has of late been made to our knowledge of the honey-bee, may seem to render a reference to ancient writers comparatively unimportant; yet a few prefatory observations..
The Strangest Things in the World
Thomas R. HenryThe author is one of the world’s best-known and most respected science writers. This book is a personal and unique distillation of the wisdom he has developed in a lifetime of dealing with man’s effor..
Bee-Keeping
John CummingA hive in June is a perfect study, a model of order, work, neatness, and beauty; it is rich in interest to everyone who has an hour to spare. About nine o'clock at night you cannot do better than list..
Comparison of Woods for Butter Boxes
Grover Dean TurnbowThe production of spruce is somewhat limited in California, but there is an abundance of white fir and a limited amount of cottonwood available. However, the creamerymen have not used white fir and co..
The honey-bee: its nature, homes and products
William Hetherington HarrisFar back in historic time there are records that man had learnt the value of the bee. The book of Job—probably the oldest of our sacred Scriptures—contains a reference to honey. The Pentateuch, the Ch..
The Bee Keeper's Guide
J. H. PayneSince the first appearance of this little Treatise I am most happy in being able to state that Apiarian Science has in this neighbourhood and in the adjoining Counties, made very considerable advances..
Bee-keeping for the Many
J. H. PayneIs of very stout glass, with an opening at the top of about 2 inches diameter, over which a small glass may be placed when necessary. The large, or stock hive, stands on a mahogany floor-board, with a..