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ROOT COMPANY OF CHICAGO 224-230 WEST HURON STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 1,000,000 Combs Saved by Beekeepers of United States All were once infected with American foul brood, and will be used again next season. Most of these combs were brood combs in the worst stages of foul brood, and were tested out this past season. This is part of the story of the success of the alcohol-formalin solution. Save your infected combs by disinfecting with the Hutzelman Solution Patented October 14, 1924 For full information ask your dealer or write to J. C. HUTZELMAN, M. D., GLENDALE, OHIO A SUPERIOR QUALITY AT LESS COST SUPPLIES A SUPERIOR DON'T buy your Bee Supplies until you have our prices. Send us a list of your needs and we will quote you prices that will enable you 60-pound Tins, new, 2 tins per case. 60-pound Tins, used, 2 tins per case. 160-pound kegs GLASS JARS WITH GOLD-LACQUERED CAPS 8-ounce capacity, 2 dozen per carton... 16-ounce capacity, 2 dozen per carton. 3-pound or quart, 1 dozen per carton.. .90 a crate .25 a crate 1.20 a keg .90 per carton 1.20 per carton .90 per carton HOFFMAN & HAUCK, Inc., Woodhaven, New York HONEY MARKETS U. S. GOVERNMENT MARKET REPORT. Information from Producing Areas (first half of December). Califor CALIFORNIA POINTS: Southern nia. There have been fair rains to date in some sections; others report it continued hot and dry. Eucalyptus is blooming; button sage and buckwheat look well for next year; and alfilarea should bloom in a few weeks. White orange extracted has sold lightly in ton lots at 14c per lb. Light amber sage, carlots 10-11c per lb. Sage is now practically exhausted. Beeswax, 23-25c per lb. In the Imperial Valley killing frosts have shut off the flow from cotton. Several carlots of light amber alfalfa have sold at 7%-84c per lb. Only a few carlots now remain to be sold, for which holders are asking 8-82c per lb. Northern California. -Rainfall has been above normal, and plants are looking better than at this time for several years. Very little disease reported. Stores are ample except where beekeepers extracted too closely. Many inquiries for package bees and queens for spring delivery. A number of counties are discontinuing their bee inspectors. White thistle has sold in ton lots at 10c per lb. Amber, 7c. Few cases white comb sold at $4.80 per case. Beeswax, 24c per lb. cash, 25e in trade. PACIFIC NORTHWEST.-The weather has been favorable for bees, and colonies are wintering well. Considerable American foul brood reported. There will be ample moisture next season. One carlot white extracted shipped to England at 11c per lb.; ton lots have sold 92-10c, and small pails, wholesale, 122-14c per lb. Beeswax, 27c per lb. INTERMOUNTAIN REGION.-Parts of Nevada and Utah are still dry, but in general recent heavy falls of snow indicate ample moisture for next season. Until recently bees were flying every few days, and consuming stores rather heavily. A slight improvement in inquiry is reported, especially for export, and some honey has been sold for export besides a good many cars for domestic use. The usual carlot price for extracted white sweet clover and alfalfa continues to be 9c per lb., and numerous cars have sold at that price. In addition, carlot sales have been reported at 81⁄2c, 8%c and 9c per lb.; ton lots have sold from 81⁄2-11c per lb.; single 60s at 10-121⁄2 c, and small pails at 11-13c per lb. Carlots light amber quoted at 8c per lb. Carlots of fancy white comb have sold at $4.50-4.75; choice, $4.00-4.40 per case; 1 car reported sold fancy, $3.45; choice, $2.95 per case. Beeswax, 23-25c per lb. ARIZONA.-The weather is colder and less honey is being consumed by the bees. Recent light rains will help early flowers. Few sales light amber at 11c per lb. TEXAS.-The long drought has been broken by light rains over the state, which have started honey plants, but more rain is needed. Colonies are in as good condition as can be expected at this time of year, and have ample stores. Considerable inquiry has been received for package bees for spring delivery, and some orders have been booked already. Few sales reported as follows: Extracted, white or light amber, 60-lb. cans, 10-12c; 10-lb. pails, 1214c, mostly 12c per lb.; bulk comb, 10-lb. pails, mostly 14c per lb.; 5 and 3 lb. pails, 1c and 2c per lb. higher. Beeswax, light 25c, dark. 22c per lb. PLAINS AREA.-Recent rain and snow has broken the drought and will be helpful for next season's flow. Honey stocks are light. Few sules white clover. 60s. 10-13c; ton lots. 11% c per lb.; small pails, wholesale, 12c per lb. No. 1 white comb has sold lightly at $5.00-5.50 per case. No. 2, $4.50 per case. Beeswax, 28-30c per lb. EAST CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL STATES.-Recent heavy rains have helped clover, but more snow is needed to prevent ,winter killing. Bees are quiet in the cellars. Flights reported Dec. 8. Large orders reported from the South for queen cages. Most honey has been sold. Few sales extracted white clover in ton lots reported 104-121⁄2c per lb; single 60s 10-13c; one small car, 11c per lb.; small pails, 121⁄2-15c per lb.; light amber mixed, 72-10c per lb.; some baking stock sold at 92 c per lb. No. 1 white clover comb sold at $4.00-5.50; mostly, $4.50-5.00 per case, No 2. $4.25-4.50 per case; No. 2 buckwheat, $3.00 per case. are NORTHEASTERN STATES.-Colonies strong in young bees and well supplied with stores, much of which, however, is dark honey. Flights reported late as Dec. 9. Continued rain and snow insures plenty of moisture for honey plants. Most small beekeepers are cleaned up of extracted honey, and little comb remains un sold. Few sales reported, extracted, white clover, ton lots. 91⁄2-121⁄2 c; single 60s, 13-15c per lb.; carlots, 11% c; small pails, 12-15c per lb. buckwheat, ton lots, 8-92c; single 60s, 10-11c per lb.; carlots, 9c per lb.; white clover comb, No. 1 and fancy, mostly $5.005.50 per case; No. 2, $4.00-4.50 per case; Luckwheat No. 1, $4.00 per case. Beeswax, 27-28c per lb. SOUTHEASTERN STATES.-Colonies are generally strong in bees and stores. Bees are getting a little pollen in Florida. Ample rains in that state and Georgia will serve to protect swamp plants from fires. Very little honey left. Few sales light amber extracted, 8c per lb.; white tupelo, barrel lots, 12c per lb.; bulk comb (chunk), 60-lb. cans, 122c; small pails, 16c per lb.; best comb, $5.00 per case: PORTO RICO.-Honey shipments for week ending Nov. 15 were 1400 gals.; for week ending Nov. 29, 3828 gals. of honey and 1890 lbs. beeswax. The demand from the United States is good, but supplies are very light. Extracted in barrels is selling at 75c per gal. at port of shipment. Very heavy rains did much damage, but give promise of good yield from coast apiaries next spring. CUBA.-Crop is even worse than was anticipated. Arrivals from the interior of the island are very small, and beekeepers generally are much discouraged. One large lot of dark extracted sold in 600-lb. barrels at 90c per gal, cost and freight. Telegraphic Reports from Important Markets. CHICAGO. Since last report 1 car Colorado, 1 car Minnesota, 1 car Arizona, 1 car Wyom. ing, 2060 lbs. Nebraska arrived. Supplies moderate. Demand and trading limited on both comb and extracted. Market quite steady with practically no change in prices. Extracted: Sales to bottlers and confectioners, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota, alfalfa and white clover fancy, 11-111⁄2 c; mostly 11c; No. 1 and light amber mostly 10c; ordinary and dark, 9c. Intermountain, white alfalfa and sweet clover mixed, 10-11c. California, mixed flavors, light to medium amber practically cleaned up. Wisconsin, alfalfa and white clover mixed, 12-13c. Comb: Sales to retailers. 24-section cases, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. alfalfa and white clover fancy, $4.75-5.00; No. 1, $4.50; No. 2 and light amber, $4.00-4.25; poorly filled or broken and damaged combs, $2.50-3.50, according to quality and condition. Intermountain, white alfalfa and sweet clover fancy. $5.00-5.25. extra fancy. few sales, $5.50; choice, $4.85-5.00. Beeswax: Sales to retailers and manufacturers of electrical supplies, cables. shoe polish and dental supplies, crude light, mostly around 32c; dark, 27-28c per lb. SAN FRANCISCO.--Supplies moderate. Demand slightly improving, market firm. Sales to jobbers extracted: Nevada, white sweet clover, 12-13c; light amber alfalfa, 9-92 c per lb. California, star thistle, 11-12c per lb. Comb: Nevada 24-section cases white sweet clover and alfalfa No. 1, $5.25-5.50. Beeswax, 27-28c per lb. H. C. TAYLOR, Chief of Burcan. From Producers' Associations. Honey stocks in Texas are just about cleaned up. There is very little honey being offered and considerable more demand than offering. Light amber extracted honey is in good de mand at 10c per lb. to producers f. o. b. station. Bulk comb honey is about all gone. The remainder is being sold at around 15c per lb. f. o. b. producers station. Bees are generally in good condition, although some few districts report necessity of winter feeding on account (Continued on page 52.) for comb honey, fancy and No. 1, per case? 3. What are prices when sold to retailers case lots in your locality? (a) extracted honey in 5-lb. pails or other retail packages, in terms of 5-lb. pails? (b) Comb honey, fancy and No. 1, per case? 4. What is the retail price to consumers in your locality? (a) Extracted honey in 5-lb. pails or other retail packages in terms of 5-lb. pails? (b) Comb honey, fancy and No. 1, per section? 5. How is honey now moving on the market in your locality? Give answer in one word, as slow, fair or rapid. 6. How much of this year's crop is being sold locally in your locality? Give answer in per cent. 7. What is your estimate of the prospects for 1925. considering the present condition of the bees and the honey plants as compared with a five-year average for your locality? Give answer in per cent. The answers are as follows: In small lots. Retail prices. Move- Sold Outlocal. look. Pct. Pct. 90.. 80 .. 90.. 90 .100.. 50 ..100..100 60..120 State. Ex. ment. Ala. J. C. Dickman 95.. .$.85.. $1.10.. Fair Ark. Jas. Johnson 85. .$.25.. 1.00.. Fair 15. 50 Cal. M. A. Saylor. Col. B. W. Hopper. Col. J. A. Green. 6.50..1.00.. .35. 7.00..1.00.. .40.. 1.25..Rapid. 1.25.. Fair .08. .80. ...75.. .65. 5.00..1.00.. III. A. C. Baxter. 60. .30. 80 35. 1.00.. Fair 1.00.. Fair .85.. Fair Fair .75..Rapid. 1.13.. Fair .85.. Fair 50..100 25..100 85..100 ..100..100 .. 98..100 90..100 75.. 80 15..100 50.. 65 25..125 .100..125 50..100 90..100 85..125 100.. 95 .. 60.. 85 20..100 75.. .35.. 1.00.. Fair 1.25.. Fair .30.. 100.. Fair N.J. E. G. Carr. 80. .38.. 1.25.. Fair N.Y. .08/2 25.. 90 ..100..100 ..100.. 95 10..100 50..125 ..100..100 .100.. 90 80 2..100 80.. 80 .30. 1.25.. Fair 50..100 85 30.. ..1.00.. .30.. 6.001.00.. .35.. 1.25.. Slow 1.25.. Fair 1.30.. Fair 85..100 .100..100 .100.. 90 To New York State Beekeepers Some of the most experienced beekeepers tell us (weather at all favorable) to look for one of the largest honey crops ever in 1925. Your Syracuse supply house is making every preparation to be able to get your supplies to you right on the minute. Those of you who wish to order your supplies early send us your list for quotation. We can save you some money on ROOT QUALITY BEEKEEPERS' SUPPLIES and AIRCO FOUNDATION. Don't throw away your old combs. We will render them at a nominal charge. Write for terms and shipping instructions. A. I. Root Co. of Syracuse 1631 West Genesee St., SYRACUSE, N. Y. Serves You Best Better Service for the Buyer of Bee Supplies is one of the principal aims of our business. We believe, therefore, that our greatest usefulness lies in supplying WHAT you need, WHEN you need it. We are manufacturers and distributors of just a little better bee supplies, just a little higher grade -SECTIONS, Bee Hives and Frames-in fact, everything the beekeeper needs. Write for our free illustrated catalog and price list today. AUGUST LOTZ COMPANY BOYD, WISCONSIN. Early Order EVERYONE, including the beekeeper, is looking for a way to save money-this is one of them. SECTIONS, SECTION HOLDERS, SEPARATORS, HOFFMAN BROOD FRAMES-ALL AT LIBERAL DISCOUNTS. Write in for quotations on the supplies you need for the 1925 season. Orders forwarded immediately on receipt. Newly manufactured stock on hand with more in the process. Charles Mondeng 146 Newton Ave. N. and |