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  196. Canadian Beekeeping: c/o WJR Arnott; PO Box 678 Tottenham ON L0G 1W0.
  197. The Sting: Ontario Beekeepers Association; Bayfield ON N0M 1G0.
  198. Hive Lights: Canadian Honey Council; 234-5149 County Hills Blvd., NW Calgary AB T3A 5K8.
  199. Manitoba Beekeeper: PO Box 1448, Steinbach, MB R0A 1A0.
  200. Bee Scene: c/o Fran Kay & Associates; RR 2, S-26 C-32 Chase, BC V0E 1M0.
  201. American Bee Journal: 51 S. 2nd St., Hamilton, IL 62341.
  202. The American Honey Producers Association: PO Box 3, Webb MS 38966.
  203. The Speedy Bee: PO Box 1317 Jesup, GA 31598-1317.
  204. Bee Culture: The A.I. Root Company; 623 W. Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256.
  205. Department of Biological Science University of Waikato: Private Bag 3105 Hamilton, NZ
  206. Scottish Beekeepers Association: Milton House, Main Street, Scotlandwell Kinross-Shire KY13-9JA.
  207. International Bee Research Association: 18 North Road, Cardiff CFIO 3DT UK.
  208. International Honey Board: 390 Lashley Street, Longmont County, 80501.
  209. Beecraft: 79 Strathcona Avenue, Bookham Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4 HR UK.
  210. I'Abeille De France Et I'Apiculteur: Service Abonnements 5, Rue De Copenhague, 75008 Paris.
  211. The National Enquirer Incorporated: Boca Raton FL 33487.
  212. Awake: Jehovah's Witnesses, PO Box 4100, Halton Hills, Georgetown, ON L7G 4Y4.
  213. The Holy Bible: Proverbs 24:13.
  214. Barbara Dalby: 37 Cecil Road, Cheshnut Herts EN8 8TN.
  215. C Leigh Broadhurst PH. D.: Health and Healing With Bee Products.
  216. Bernard Jensen PH. D.: Bee Will Bee Wise.



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