This special edition of 'Farm Bee-Keeping' was written by the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1915, making it over a century old. It is also known as 'Farmers' Bulletin 138.' The book has sections on Value of Bees, The Life and Habits of the Bee Colony, How to Get a Start, Necessary Equipment, How to Handle Bees, Increasing Colonies, Honey and By-Products, among others. It also features recipes with honey as an ingredient, and notes on Bee-Keeping in all four seasons of the year. A super-short, fast read, and a great place to start for all those considering taking up Apiculture, or for those starting out in the field. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.