Chapter II

Anatomy and Physiology 48
Anatomy of Insects 48
Organs of the Head 48
Appendages of the Thorax 55
Internal Anatomy 56
Secretory Organs 61
Sex Organs 62
Transformations 66
The Egg 67
The Larva 68
The Pupa 68
The Imago Stage 70
Incomplete Transformations 70
Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee 71
Three Kinds of Bees in Each Colony 71
The Queen 71
The Drone 86
The Neuters or Workers 90

CHAPTER III.

Swarming, or Natural Method of increase 101

CHAPTER IV.

Products of Bees, their Origin and Function 104
Honey 104
Wax 106
Pollen, or Bee-Bread 111
Propolis 112
Bibliography 113