CONTENTS 



Concerning the Illustralions .... vni 

 Introduction ...... ix 



CHAPTER I 

 Xumhers, Importance, Distributic^i, Afarkets, Values I 



CHAPTJiR 11 

 The Breeder and Breeding . . . . [3 



CHAPTER HI 

 Breeds: Popularity and Distribution . . 25 



CPIAPTER IV 

 Breeds and IVpes ..... 32 



CHAPTER V 

 Practical Points in Breeding .... 67 



CHAPTER VI 

 The Boar: Selection and Management . . 79 



CHAPTER VII 

 The Sow : Selection and Management . . 106 



CHAPTER VIII 

 Pigs: \\'caning and Growth .... 149 



CHAPTER IX 

 Pasturing and Soiling ..... 160 



CHAPTER X 

 Alfalfa l"or Swine . . . . . 190 



CHAPTER XI 

 Succulent and Bulky l-'eeds : Roots andl^ibers . 237 



