First Lessons in Bee Culture or, Bee-Keeper's Guide - Being a Complete Index and Reference Book on all Practical Subjects Connected with Bee Culture - Being a Complete Analysis of the Whole Subject

Introduction

This book contains a comprehensive introductory guide to bee-keeping, being a complete index and reference book on all practical subjects connected with bee culture - in both common and movable-comb hives. Written in clear, concise language and full of information that will prove invaluable to the novice bee-keeper, this text is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the subject. It would make for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature.

Chapters

The chapters of this book include: Experience in Bee Keeping; How to Transfer Bees from the Common Hive; Increase of Stock; Natural Swarming Considered, And Objectives Pointed Out; Italian Bees and Their History; Wintering Bees; Robbing; Hives; The Apiary – Its Location... and much more.

We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.