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into the bottom of a small tub placed in the deepest part of the pond, the 

 tub being used to keep the mud away from the outlet and so prevent the 

 pipe from being clogged. For an overflow, a brass standpipe was fitted 

 into the outlet, and in order that the water might be kept at any desired 

 level, this pipe was made in several sections which fitted one into another, 

 and by putting in or taking out a number of sections the depth of water 

 is easily controlled. 



Everything being in readiness, about eighteen inches of soil was replaced 

 over the lining of clay, the slope of the bottom being made very gradual 



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particularly along the shores, that the conditions might be favourable for 

 the growth of suitable marginal plants. On top of this natural soil was 

 placed a foot of compost, made by thoroughly mixing two parts of the richest 

 loam with one part of well-rotted cow manure. The balance of the excavated 

 dirt was graded back upon the high land which formed the south shore of 

 the pond. The land on the north, or lower side, was left at its original 

 level, and by this treatment a most natural effect was secured. The entire 

 margin was well sodded, in order to secure a firm and moderately dry ed-^e, 



