FISHES. 
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the largest never weighing over five pounds. It is 
a very common fish, and is found in all our ponds 
and streams. 
66. It is of a bright yellowish colour, with fine 
dark stripes. It is a most beautiful fish. Its flesh 
is firm and sweet, and it constitutes an excellent 
food. 
67. It is usually taken with worms or small fish, 
and bites less voraciously than the pickerel. It is 
much more numerous, however, and makes good sport 
for the angler. 
THE CARP. 
68. The mouth of this fish is toothless ; their gills 
have three rays, and their belly fins frequently nine. 
Their colour is a darkish-green, and they are pos- 
sessed of no great beauty. 
69. Some of them attain a great size ; they are 
found in slow-running streams, under the roots of 
trees, and hollow banks. They feed principally on 
worms and aquatic insects. 
70. Carp, from their quick growth and vast in- 
crease, are the most valuable of all fish for the stock- 
ing of ponds. The Carp is a very cunning fish, and 
is sometimes called the River Fox . It is very tena- 
VVhat is said about the size and beauty of the Perch ? How is 
it as an article of food ? 
Hew is the Carp described ? Where is it found ? What is it 
valuable for ? 
