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is mked together; the largest and best are to be 

 met with in tanner's bark after it is thrown by; 

 they should be kept several days in moss, to scour 

 out the bitter pungent mixture with which they 

 abound. 



MARSH WORMS are so called from their being 

 partial to low marshy places; they are toleraby 

 good baits, but very tender ; however they generally 

 become more tough after a few days scouring among 

 moss, and, if not then tough enough, they may be 

 scalded in milk; in colour they are dark brown, 

 with a bluish gloss, and red heads; they are good 

 for Trout and Perch. 



TO CLEANSE OR SCOUR WORMS. 

 The best method of cleansing or scouring worms 

 is by putting them into damp moss in an earthen 

 jar ; the moss should be fresh gathered, and all the 

 earthly particles well washed out, then squeeze it, 

 but not too dry, and put both moss and worms into 

 the jar, changing the moss every three days in 

 summer, and once a week in winter. If the worms 

 look sickly, wash the moss and sprinkle a table- 

 spoon full of new milk over it, this will revive them. 

 The following is an excellent plan to preserve a 



