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tion of the bottom suitable for oyster-farming, "and it is safe to esti- 

 mate the total area of valuable oyster-ground in our state at one thou- 

 sand square miles." If this vast area could be properly developed, 

 there should be a good supply for years to come. The author points 

 out clearly what should be done, and we trust he will have the coopera- 

 tion of every intelligent man in saving and redeeming this great in- 



Sea-shore Life. i — Dr. M:i 



droids" a. 

 Here the ; 



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. nran.v, and the figures 

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