The ABC & XYZ of BEE CULTURE

Published by The A.I. Root Company

Since 1877 The Premier Beekeeping Information Source 41^st edition.

A cyclopedia of everything pertaining to the care of the honey bee gleaned from the experience of thousands of beekeepers, honey bee experts, and in our own apiary.

In 1877 A.I. Root wrote and published the first edition of this work. It has been updated 41 times and millions of copes have been published since then. Thousands of beekeepers and honey bee scientists have contributed to the knowledge that resides within.

The edition adds to that knowledge, Dr. Shimanuki, USDA Bee Lab Research Leader has gathered beekeepers, scientists and experts in many fields to produce the latest, best, most useful information possible on honey bees, beekeeping, honey, and the industry all these are part of.

You will find no other beekeeping reference book equal to this work.

All involved on these pages wish you the very best for your journey into the fascinating world of the honey bee, and beekeeping.