254 DR DAVY ON THE SALMONID. 
after carefully, they would have escaped notice, and the ova contained in them 
so minute as to be mere granules. 
In conclusion, is it not reasonable to hold, that till such evidence as that re- 
ferred to be adduced and clearly substantiated, the existence of a parr as a distinct 
species must be considered as not proved. 
LESKETH How, AMBLESIDE, November 22, 1854. 
