36 On Stocking: 



month after hatching, and then turn them out 

 into the most accessible of the suitable fry- rearing 

 grounds of the district. A second and important 

 use of fry is the stocking new reservoirs where the 

 feeding streams are practicable. This has been 

 done most successfully in the case of Lake Vyrnwy, 

 the new reservoir of the Liverpool Corporation, to 

 which 300,000 8. Levenensis fry were successfully 

 sent from Howietoun in 1889, and which, being 

 almost entirely new ground, yielded this last 

 season, 1891, the most gratifying results. A thir.d 

 use of fry and by no means an unprofitable one 

 for those who have suitable yearling ponds, but 

 without the command of good hatching water, is 

 the transplantation of fry, to grow to yearlings or 

 two-year-olds for sale purposes. This we find a very 

 satisfactory market, since once established it con- 

 stitutes practically a clientele of annual customers. 

 Fry are also much esteemed by angling associa- 

 tions and tenants of fishing who wish to improve 

 their sport, but do not care to construct permanent 

 fixtures. Although in the above two cases, year- 

 lings would generally but not always be more 

 satisfactory. To use fry advisedly, it is wise to 

 consult some practical fish-culturist. 



THE COST OF FRY. The great cost of fry is due 

 to the space they require, and the loss due to 

 netting them when required for transplantation. 

 At Howietoun experience is in favour of fry never 



