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common color. White spots also often occur on various 

 parts of the body. The origin of the name Poland-China can- 

 not be satisfactorily accounted for. Poland-Chinas are not 

 quite so large as Berkshires, but the pigs will mature earlier. 

 The pork is much criticised because of the large amount of 



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60. NORA P., 160,484, A TYPICAL POLAND-CHINA 



Owned by Purdue University 



Photo by C. N. Arnett, Purdue University 



fat. This breed seems to be well adapted to crossing on 

 common sows. More grade Poland-Chinas than any other are 

 brought to the Chicago market. By cross-breeding is meant 

 the mating of a male of one breed with a female of a different 

 breed. The Poland-China breed is confined largely to the 

 Mississippi Valley. It is scarcely known in foreign countries. 

 Larger prices have been paid for breeding stock of this breed 

 than for any other. Poland-Chinas can be distinguished from 



