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Mr. Ljmun also gives full directions as to the way in 

 Avliicli spawn may be procnred and the manner in which 

 they may be impregnated. If yon wish to try your hand 

 at artificial impregnation, the books are full of directions 

 and theories which seem to be simple enongli and easy 

 to put into practical operation. But it would be well to 

 visit some fish breeding establishment, and there are sev- 

 eral within a few hours' ride, where, for a small snm, you 

 can become initiated into all tlie mysteries of the art. And in 

 pisciculture, as in everything else, a little practice is worth 

 a good deal of precept. If, however, you are anxious to do 

 a little something at fish culture as an amateur, you will 

 probably purchase a small quantity of ova at some one of 

 the numerous fish establishments scattered through the 

 country much cheaper than you can obtain it yourself. 

 You will procure ova impregnated and warranted at from 

 seven to ten dollars per thousand, and larger quantities at a 

 less price. Or, if you do not have the facilities for hatch- 

 ing, wait until May or June and purchase the young fry. 

 These will cost you from twenty to thirty dollars per thous- 

 and. The season to purchase spawn is during the winter 

 months ; young fry can be obtained at almost any time, but 

 the spring and autumn months are the most favorable for 

 moving them without injury. 



It would be diflicult to estimate the profit which farmers 

 might realize from this new branch of industry, after their 

 ponds were constructed and their young fry procured. The 

 matter of furnishing them with sufficient food would, of 

 course, be the largest item of expense under favorable cir- 

 cumstances ; this item for a family supply of trout would 



