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.