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[?] in Germany and France: [?]
I am yet to learn of the same success
in Carp worthy of [?] with the
incubation of Carp into the water
in the northern States of the Minore:
like [several?] instances however we
need of individuals having small
ponds who he hearld [?] [?]
achievements in the rearing of Carp.

Whilst therefore there may
be some small [lakes?], and ponds
that might be adapted for Carp.
in Ontario. I am nevertheless of
of the opinion that, they would not
[serve?] in the [End?] [?]
success as a fish to be held in
Estimation for [Edible?][purposes?]

With references to the
[?] of Manitobas, I am not so.
well acquainted, [with?], but should
[find?] [?] their fee [?] [?]
[?] as to temperatures that,
they would be best adapted for
[?] the waters of Ontario; [but?]
in the absence of mere [?]
[knowledge?]]I should not like to speak
decidedly.

As is in the service of the
Ministry, and of your Departments
[?] a trial of the [Carp?] in the