6 REPORT OF STATE BIOLOGIST. 



A clam cannery, in its zeal to make a big season's pack of 

 minced clams, might use very small individuals, such as one 

 seeking clams for his own need would discard. This contin- 

 gency is provided for in Mr. Young's bill. 



As I understand, it is not intended to prevent seashore vis- 

 itors from using clams during the summer months. This, in 

 view of the long stretches of beach where clam digging is 

 indulged in, would be a matter of extreme difficulty, if not 

 an impossibility. 



If this treatise throws any light on the best time for a close 

 season, supposing such protection were necessary, I shall feel 

 amply repaid for the expenditure of time and trouble it has 

 caused. My thanks are due Mr. Van Dusen for very kind 

 cooperation. 



Respectfullv, 



F. L. WASHBURN, 



State Biologist. 



