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see that the new pigs are given the right warmth and 

 care. He is their landlord, and they will not pay the rent 

 if he fails to furnish proper foods, with decent housing 

 and exercise grounds. It is in his hands, in large meas- 

 ure, to stunt their growth and make scrubs from thor- 

 oughbreds, or to bring his hogs toward that perfection 

 which shall give him an emiable reputation, alike at the 

 market, in the show yard, on the farms and with the ag- 

 ricultural press. 



It is frequently said there is no "best breed," but that 

 is not quite true. There is a best breed for every man, 

 but, inasmuch as there are many types and classes of 

 men, it is but natural that there are various breeds and 

 types of swine. Each breed possesses some character- 

 istics, marketable or ornamental, to recommend it, but 

 one man's taste may be another's dislike. The beginner 

 should choose a breed with characteristics appealing to 

 his individual liking, preferably after study of the argu- 

 ments presented by the champions of various breeds. 

 Black, red or white color, length, form or set of ear, 

 dish of face, and other features depend in their rating 

 upon the individual breeder's personal taste ; and it is 

 well for him to be sure his choice suits him. Having 

 made his choice, he should then, so far as able procure the 

 best of its kind, continue with the breed and persistently 

 aim to make its progeny better than its ancestors. 



THE COMMON-SENSE HOG 



After all, as has been well said by an excellent au- 

 thority. SAvine breeders, with all their breeding and feed- 

 ing, tlicir study of types, families, and pedigrees, should 



