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in length after one year, and from 6 to 8 in. in 

 length in two years if trout and sea-trout. Salmon 

 do not exceed 6 or 6^ in. in length prior to migra- 

 tion. 



As to the carriage of the fry, we have found that 

 they carry most easily and conveniently in large glass 

 wicker-covered carboys, such as are used in chemical 

 works. The carboys should be full of water to prevent 

 jarring in transit, and not crowded to excess with fish. 

 Should there be any risk of delay, or the journey be 

 long, fresh water should occasionally be added. With 

 ordinary luck the whole consignment will safely reach 

 its destination. 



We have not overlooked that the hatchery may be 

 stocked with eyed ova purchased from one or other of 

 our well-known hatchery companies. Eyed ova, if 

 carefully packed, stand well the vicissitudes of a long 

 journey. The main points to be observed are that the 

 consigner thoroughly understands the route and the 

 various means of transit between the point of departure 

 and the end of the journey. Van, train, steamer, cart 

 all may have to be requisitioned before the hatchery 

 is reached, and all should be accurately timed before 

 the consignment begins its travels. There should also 

 be complete understanding by the consignee as to the 

 time of arrival of the ova, so that arrangements may 

 be made for the final stage of the journey, and every- 

 thing be in readiness at the hatchery. Telegrams 

 ought to pass between the parties intimating and con- 



