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BEOOK TBOUT^iSalmo fontinalis.) 



During the three years that the Commission has been in 

 existence we have done nothing with tiiis much prized fish, 

 for the reasons as stated in our last report, but during that 

 time we have received so many applications from all parts of 

 the State for Trout to stock ponds and streams, from which 

 the Trout has almost entirely disappeared, that we have 

 deemed it advisable to secure a quantity of Trout eggs. 



As soon as the young fish are ready for distribution, they 

 will be distributed in accordance with the programme detailed 

 in the following letter, which we addressed to the several 

 editors of the leading papers of the State : 



Messrs. Editors : 



"We have been induced by the many applications for Brook 

 Trout (Sahno foutinalis,) received during the past three years, 

 to secure a cumber of eggs of this fish which are now in the 

 hatching apparatus at Druid Hill Park. 



When hatched and ready for distribution the young will be 

 devoted to the re-stocking of depleted waters of the State. 

 We will be prepared to distribute them during the month of 

 February, and request that applications by those wishing to 

 stock waters with this fish be made to us by the first of Feb- 

 ruary. Those applying are requested to describe accurately 

 the waters to be stocked, extent, locality, source of supply, 

 into what stream or bay they are discharged, character of 

 bottom and water-grasses, kind of fish now inhabiting, etc. 



The means at the disposal of the Commission renders it 

 impossible to transport the fish at the expense of the appro- 

 priation ; so in all cases they must be transported at the ex- 

 pense of the persons applying for them. 



No charge will be made for the fish, but the Commission 

 will decide the adaptability of the M'aters and localities, and 

 will notify those persons whose applications are approved, of 

 the time and number of fish which will be delivered to them 

 at the hatching house. 



In making the apportionments, preference will be given to 

 those wishing to stock public streams, and to clubs organized 

 for the protection of game and fishes in the State. 



It is hoped that in course of time, with increased facilities 

 for procuring eggs, we will be able to give to all persons 



