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 - (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447463290)

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. 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.

Author: N. C. Mitchell
ISBN-10: 1447463293
ISBN-13: 9781447463290
Publisher: Adler Press
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2012
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d