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and a bee escape (needed for removing the bees from filled supers), each item costing less than a dollar. An additional piece of apparatus, a queen "excluder," is needed for each hive, to keep the queen in the lower chamber and prevent the mixing of stored honey surplus and developing bees. The principal nectar-secreting plants are the clovers, sumac, buckwheat, cranberry and blueberry blossoms, goldenrod, asters and mallows. Since these plants bloom at varying periods during the growing season, the beekeeper will find it necessary to adjust his operations in accordance with the nectar-producing capacity of his own region. The experience of successful beekeepers will be found helpful as a guide in taking the successive and orderly steps necessary to secure maximum honey crops. In many states there are associations of beekeepers formed for mutual advantage and the promotion of the industry. The novice can hardly expect to learn unless he affiliates himself with such groups and attends their meetings. Subscription to a good bee journal is also desirable. [Illustration: Colonies of honey bees located near the source of nectar supply.] _Selling the Product._--Honey can be marketed in the comb or in glass jars in the extracted or crystal form. Many suburban beekeepers dispose of their crop in their own neighborhood or at roadside stands. Many food products are being promoted which contain honey as one ingredient, and this opens an attractive field to the resourceful beekeeper. The healthful qualities of honey for human consumption are being given greater recognition and it appears that the market for locally produced honey of high quality is steadily expanding. _Do's_ Fruit trees should be included in every country homeowner's plan. Be sure varieties are such as will yield, plentifully, good quality fruit. Use bush fruits as ornamentals and sources of food to be put in cans. Seek advice on fruit problems from the state agricultural college. Old orchards may be rejuvenated under proper systems of management. Use colonies of bees to pollinate fruit blossoms and to produce honey. Begin bee husbandry in a small way at first and get advice from experienced bee culturists. Sell surplus honey in home markets. _Don'ts_ Don't plant varieties of fruits that are ill adapted to climatic conditions. Don't overlook the necessity of preparing for insect attacks in advance of appearance. Don't e
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