...In August and September they will ba.sk in the sun on the surface of the water, and sometimes gambol about like so many porpoises. They will scarcely retreat at the approach of any one, and will even allow themselves to be handled. They will attain a large size, and live to an age oí 150...

...water during the hot months of August and September, and sometimes rolling about like so many porpoise. They will scarcely retreat at the approach of any...sides, especially those of the Spiegel carp breed.' — p. 14. We have here seen what may be done in rural economy with fish-ponds ; and we earnestly call...