. A chapter on the artificial propagation of the brook Never dam a ravine subject to freshets with the expectation of thus creating a pond in which fish will voluntarily remain or with the hopes that a screen will be effective at times of high water—when most needed. Always construct at the lowest level of the dam a waste drain of sufficient size to draw the water within a reasonable length of time. It may never be used but in most cases will be found at some time very convenient. Finally, if much outlay is contemplated, consult an experi- enced fish culturist before beginning constru
. A chapter on the artificial propagation of the brook Never dam a ravine subject to freshets with the expectation of thus creating a pond in which fish will voluntarily remain or with the hopes that a screen will be effective at times of high water—when most needed. Always construct at the lowest level of the dam a waste drain of sufficient size to draw the water within a reasonable length of time. It may never be used but in most cases will be found at some time very convenient. Finally, if much outlay is contemplated, consult an experi- enced fish culturist before beginning Shade trees and overhanging shrubs should be encouraged around the shores of ponds and along the banks of brooks as well. !^Water plants in the ponds will come naturally in most cases but in some instances should be supplied by the transfer of a few roots from other Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Titcomb, John W. (John Wheelock), 1860-1932. [Montpelier]
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