Fig. 93. — Graphic representation of the growth of the average scallop and 

 its gain in volume. Starting September 1 with 1 bushel of %-inch scallops, the 

 increase in volume is represented on the right in terms of bushels, corresponding 

 to the different sized scallops on the left: (1) two-month scallop, .5 of an inch, 

 1 bushel; (2) three-month scallop, .91 of an inch, 7.3 bushels; (3) five-month scal- 

 lop, 1.34 inches, 26.5 bushels; (4) thirteen-month scallop, 1.75 inches, 62 bushels; 

 (5) seventeen-month scallop, 2.41 inches, 185.6 bushels. The scallops are drawn 

 one-half actual size. Tliis rapid increase shows the benefit of preserving the " seed ' ' 

 scallop, as the yield in large scallops will more than repay the fisherman for his 

 foresight. 



