Bee-Keeping For Beginners

This book aims to supply the beginner possessing a few hives with such information and advice as will enabe him to obtain the best possible results from his apiary, and to carry out the few operations that are necessary throughout the year. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Introductory - The Swarm - Hiving the Swarm - Manipulating a Hive of Bees - Hives and Appliances - General Management - Wintering - Surplus Honey - Pollination - Robbing - Diseases and Enemies of Bees - Treatment of Bees Throughout the Year