large a scale you want to enter it. Another source of revenue,
which is very profitable, is selling breeding Frogs to beginners, as it
is only the "Edible Frog" that is profitable to raise for market, and
it takes from four to five years to get the best breeders. They bring
good prices. The prices range according to the age. Frogs will breed
from two years old, but the best results are obtained from the older
mates, as the older and larger the Frog, the heavier and larger the
spawn, and the more eggs will hatch and produce stronger and sturdier
tadpoles, and from these mates the Frogs grow large more quickly. So in
starting, it is always better to pay a little more for your breeding
stock and not use so many pairs, and get good old settlers, as the
saying is, when you hear them croak, "There is a good old settler." And
be sure to start right, not with the common meadow green Frog, which is
eatable, but has a strong taste and does not grow to any size. The
average size of this Frog at most any age is about three inches, and
you will be greatly disappointed after you have spent your time and
find that you have not had the profitable breeder. Get the Frog known
as the "Edible Frog of England." This is the (Rana Esculenta).

The subject of Frog Raising is a limited one. We have, however, tried
to give as briefly as possible all the essential details and secrets to
success of Raising Frogs.

[Illustration: "PATIENCE REWARDED."]

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Be sure and get the Edible Frog when you start, as they are the best
for table and bring the highest prices, and grow to marketable size
more rapidly, which is a big item. We always have breeding stock for
sale at following prices:

3 year old Frogs, per pair $ 4.00

4 year old Frogs, per pair 8.00

5 year old Frogs, per pair 10.00

Place your orders early, so as to be sure and get your breeders in
time to get the advantage of early breeding. Send money by registered
letter or money order to

MEADOW BROOK FARM,
Allendale, New Jersey.

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