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EIGHTH REPORT OF THE FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 



The grounds at the Cold Spring, Adirondack and Pleasant Valley Hatcheries 

 are small, but are made attractive with well-kept lawns, numerous flower-beds 

 and shrubbery. 



Mongolian Pfyea^ant^. 



The rearing of Mongolian Pheasants is still carried on at the Pleasant Valley 

 Hatchery at a very slight expense to the State, and the birds are distributed to 

 applicants as usual. Reports from various localities indicate that the Pheasants 

 are thriving, and that they are highly valued by those who receive them and 

 who, in every case, pay careful attention to their increase. 



In conclusion, your attention is called to the very liberal courtesies extended 

 to the Commission by the railroads of the State (particularly the New York 

 Central and Hudson River Railroad, the Ontario and Western, the Delaware and 

 Hudson Company, and the Buffalo, Rochester and ■ Pittsburgh Railroad) for trans- 

 portation furnished free to the State fish car and to the messengers in charge of 

 the fish, and in returning the empty fish cans. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Richard Cotchefer, 



General Foreman of Hatcheries. 



