IV, GEiXERAL SUMMARY. 



W. STATISTICAL TABLES. 



64. Tjble showing, by states, the persons employed, capital invested, and value of products in 



THE OYSTEE-INDUSTEY. 



a This quantity represents simply the enhancement, the first coat being inclnded in the Maryland and Virginia statistics. 



b Of these, 215 are employed in the cannt^ries at Seaford. 



c Of these, 8.S64 are emphiyed at Ihe vaiiutis canneries. 



d Of these. 1.578 are employed in the caun* ries. 



e This ineindes planting.', beridiuj;, fatti nins, and transportation to distant markets in oyster-vesaela. 



/ Of this $2.S.500 is invested in the caune-iy inti rests at St-aford. 



If Of this amount, $2,4!>2,350 represents ihi- eash r-apit:il invested in the cannery indnstry. 



h Ihon^hf in winter by vessels regiatend in other states : the men encaged and the value of the vessels being accotmted for elsewbero. 



i Of these. 184. .51)0 bushfls were packed at Seaford, and 650.000 bushels Avere planted in Delaware bay. 



j Of this. $22,225 represents the enhaneem*mt od those canned. 



* Of this $11!),350 r^Tpresente the cash capital in the cannery interests, and $167,500 the value of buildings and fixtures for canning. 



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