THE PRACTICAL COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 



between the eyes, which are rather large, and 

 dark hazel or gray in color ; snout short, broad, 

 and fleshy; ears almost erect, generally Inclined 

 forvN^ard; jowl full and heavy; neck short and 

 broad on top; shoulders smooth, even on top. 

 In line with the sides, and thick through the 

 chest; back broad, long and straight or slightly 

 arched; ribs well sprung; sides deep and well 

 let down, with straight side and bottom lines; 

 flanks should be well back and low down on leg, 

 making nearly a straight line with lower part of 

 side; full wide loins and deep thick hams ex- 

 tending well up on back, and holding thickness 

 well down to hock; tail should be well up on 

 line with back, and not too fine, short, or taper- 

 ing; hair fine and soft; short, strong legs set 

 well apart outside the body. 



The bacon pig is raised under conditions that 

 are conducive to soil improvement. Born in 

 the early spring, it can be pastured all summer 

 on alfalfa, clover, or rape, and will make rapid 

 growth under ordinary conditions. The Utah 

 Experiment Station, In a number of trials, 

 proved that pigs running in good pasture will 



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