water grounds that have been much dredged, no longer support 

 scallops. The present custom is to shuck the scallop before leav- 

 ing the grounds, but the shells are usually badly attacked by 

 boring sponges, and go to pieces quickly, so it is possible that 

 they may not be of service when the breedng season arrives. I 

 have had no opportunity to examine the run-out grounds, nor to 

 make a careful study of existing beds, so the above are simply 

 surmises that may not agree with facts. 



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