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readily and has a wide back and thick, full hams. It 

 is a breed that is well suited to the corn-growing sec- 

 tions and will mature rapidly. It does not produce 

 as large litters as most other breeds, which in recent 

 years has caused it to become unpopular with some 

 people. The Poland-China belongs to the lard type 

 and easily fattens in eight months to 250 pounds. 



A FINE POLAND-CHINA BOAR, BRED IN OHIO. THE LARD TYPE, VERY FAT. 

 (Photograph by C. S. Plumb.) 



Boars of this breed frequently weigh up to 600 pounds 

 and more, and sows 400. 



The Duroc-Jersey is another American breed which 

 originated in New York State. This is a red or sandy 

 colored breed, with a straight face and lopped ear. 

 The Duroc-Jersey in recent years has become popular 

 and is attracting much attention. Pigs of this breed 

 have broad backs, well-developed hams, and are good 

 feeders, and weigh a little heavier than the Poland- 

 China. The sows are quite productive of young, which 

 has added to the popularity of the Duroc-Jersey. The 



