Trout Culture. 



stream to heap up the mud for the next re- 

 moval ; but, to finish off neatly, the broom 

 should be worked over the ground again, down 

 stream, the user drawing it towards him, so as 

 to extinguish all footmarks and thoroughly 

 cleanse the bed of the stream. When once put 

 in order, it should be kept in good condition, 

 and should not be allowed again to become 

 foul, as in this matter, as in so many others, 

 " a stitch in time saves nine." Indeed, if there 

 are three or four streams to be looked after, one 

 man should be held responsible for their condi- 

 tion. A look over by him once or twice a 

 week will ensure cleanliness, and save much 

 labour. A moderate growth of water plants 

 is to be allowed, but, especially in hot weather, 

 these grow so rankly, that, unless kept in check, 

 the result is that the " weeds " take possession 

 of the place which should be occupied by the 

 water. 



