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Chapter I 
Chapter 
Chapter 
Chapter 
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Chapter VII 
Chapter VIII. 
Chapter IX. 
Chapter X 
Chapter XI. 
Chapter XII 
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.—History of Fi-h Culture. 
.—Choosing a Location. 
.—Planning and Construction of Ponds. 
—Hatching-Houses and Apparatus. 
—-Spawning Races. 
—Artificial Impregnation. 
—Incubation. 
—Care of Young in Nursery. 
—First Year. 
.—Second and Third Years. 
—Transportation. 
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