230 BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 



Table II. — Temperatures of air and tvatei- at Weldon, N. C, on Boanolce River, 1884, *durbuj 



the propagatwn of striped hass. 



[Under the direction of S. G. Worth, superintendent ; C. M. McDowell, captain of force.] 



* The water temperatures were taken in the canal, and not in the river proper. 



133— THE €ARP POND.S ISKC.O^^i'ClirVO TO THE STATE OF TEXAS. 



[From the Texas Farm aud Raucli.] 



The State fisli-pouds at Austin, Tex., are now iu a most flourishing 

 condition, and the taste displayed in decorating the walks with flowers 

 aud shrubs, and other attractive improvements, reflects great credit 

 upon the commissioner. The ponds are situated close to Barton's Creek 

 (about two miles from Austin), from which they are sup})lied with cold 

 spring water. There are four of these jjonds, three of which are fully 



