Lots of 100 lbs. and upwards sent us, with 12½c. per lb., freight prepaid, will be made up and cut to any size, and delivered on board cars here.
ITALIAN QUEENS!
The superiority of the Queens reared in our apiaries is so well established, we shall not here detail their merits; but to those wishing honey-producing stock, combined with prolificness, we will say they are not beaten.
Dowagiac, Michigan, November 20, 1878.
In regard to your bees, if you were my enemy, and I had anything to say about your stock, I should say the truth, that I count yours worth more than twice that or any of the numerous strains that I have tested. They converted me to yellow bees,, notwithstanding that they are not near as yellow as those I had formerly. I advise you not to buy, or take as a gift, any other blood; but just stand right where you are, and perfect the strain by carefully breeding out any imperfections that may show themselves, and breeding in all the good qualities your bees now possess. I shall do the same, purchasing of none but you. I have hybrids crossed by your stock, that are quiet, good-natured, and splendid comb-builders and storers.
Yours truly. JAMES HEDDON.
Extractors, Smokers, Bee Veils,
and everything needed in the apiary, supplied at the lowest living rates. Order your goods early, remembering that large yields of honey are only obtained by having everything ready for securing it.
J. OATMAN & SONS, Dundee, Ill.
THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST!