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the water on which the fish deposit the eggs. To prevent '.he old 

 fish from eating up their eggs these branches are removed to 

 smaller ponds, where they are hatched, and the great destruction 

 of eggs and young fish by natural causes is guarded against and 

 prevented. In addition to rearing carp, Mr. Muth also rears thou- 

 sands of goldfish, of several varieties, for sale. His fish farm is a 

 very interesting place to visit. 



Chas. Durv. 

 AvoNDALE, September 12. 



