The Book of the Honey Bee

This volume contains a complete guide to bee-keeping with information on setting up general management diseases common problems increasing yields and much more. The Book of the Honey Bee is highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned keepers alike and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Introductory Natural History The Domestic Economy of the Hive The Apiary and Its Arrangement Sources of Honey The Hive The Home-made 'W.B.C.' Hive The Frame and its Fittings-Division Boards-Foundation How to Begin Transferring Undesired Swarms etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.