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COVER FOR GAME, 



upon the half-starved migratory birds that feed upon 

 it for a week or two, as after that space of time they 

 will be found in prime condition. Moreover, the 

 flavour of the plant impregnates the flesh with a 

 bouquet exquisite to the palate of the most fastidious 

 epicure. 



Planted in brackish water, with an alluvial bottom, 

 where there is not too much tideway, it is sure to do 

 well, and rapidly increase. 



As to wild rice, I have expressed my belief so 

 often in approval of its introduction that it seems 

 superfluous to write more on the subject. The best 

 mode of transporting it is to knead it into loaves 

 composed of clay. These must be kept dry to pre- 

 vent too rapid sprouting. The marshy edges of lakes 

 and rivers are the most suitable places to distribute 

 il. 



The sage plant (Artimesia)^ found on the eastern 

 spurs of the Rocky Mountains, forms good cover. 

 It will grow anywhere, even where the soil is con- 

 stantly parched with drought. Many kinds of game 

 feed upon it, but the result is that their flesh receives 

 a very unpleasant flavour by the proceeding. 



I think I have answered all the questions that have 

 been put me by private correspondents, but if they 

 desire further information on the foregoing subjects, 

 pray let them address their communications to my 

 publishers, and I will give them immediate attention. 



