Bull. U. S. F. C. 1891. European Methods of Oyster-culture. (To face page 406. ^ 
Plate LXXXVI. 
Fig. 1. Blankenberghe, Belgium. The Oyster Pits of Dr. Anselme ver Nieuwe. 
A small reservoir pond is seen in the foreground at the right. The two large compartments are " pits" for storage 
and fattening. The different sluice gates are indicated; their level allows a depth of about 7 feet of water to be 
maintained. (Page 391.) 
Fig. 2. Nieuport, Belgium. A Cultural Pond of the Establishment of Messrs. Meinesz & Co. 
The water has been partly withdrawn, exposing the wire gauze frames containing tiers of trays of growing oysters. 
The attendants are engaged in putting in place frames which they have just retarred. The draining canal passes 
down the middle of the concreted bottom. (Page 391.) 
