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CARP-CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES. 881 



Reproduction. — The 4 remaining carp of the lot planted in December, 1882, gave an 

 increase of 20 in July, 1883, under very unfavorable circumstances. Twelve of the 20 

 carp hatched in July, 1883, were wintered, by way of experiment, in 14 inches of water 

 under a covering of moss, and in July, 1884, they gave a limited increase, as the others had 

 done in July, 1883. The 14 scale carp planted in July, 1883, produced several thousand 

 young in May, June, July, and August, and so distinct and well detined in size as to 

 leave no doubt on the mind of the observer as to their age. 



From the 2 experimental tests to which the carp have been subjected, I am fully satisfied 

 that when spawned and hatched naturally they will always give an increase iu the lati- 

 tude of Tennessee at the expiration of 12 mouths from the time they are hatched, if kept 

 under favorable circumstances. The increase will not be great the first year; nor will it 

 be great the second and third years as compared with the same kind of fish at the age of 

 5, 6, or 7 years. 



Fifty carp that were hatched last July, I am now keeping iu a pond by themselves for 

 t'ue purpose of determining as nearly as possible what the iucrease is in the first year. 



1036. Statement of G. W. Rmnmel, Bound Top, Fayette Co., Tex., Nov. 12, 1884. 



Enemies. — On drawing off the pond we found a hard-shell turtle and some catfish. 

 Growth. — One year ago I received 12 small carp. To-day I found 3 only, but they 

 had grown to be from 16 to 18 inches in length. 



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