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CHESHIRES. 



Yorkshire, etc. ; selections were carefully made from these, and after a time, another 

 Large Yorkshire boar from imported stock was used. There was a story that a sow was 

 imported from Cheshire, England, but that is wholly a myth. I have investigated the 

 matter carefully, and those who ought to know if there was ever any such an importation 

 know nothing of it, and unhesitatingly say, there was never any such importation." 



The above shows plainly a difference of opinion as to the reputed 

 "Cheshire" or "Albany" sow. As it is simply a matter of belief with 

 both parties no definite proof being available on either side we pre- 

 fer to give the opinions as we receive them, without further comment 

 than to say that both gentlemen are known to be careful, reliable breed- 

 ers, thoroughly impressed with the superior merits of their favorite 

 swine. In the South, Cheshires are scarcely known at all, and would 

 doubtless fall heir to the same troubles which have thrown other white 

 breeds into disfavor with Southern farmers. 



The illustrations of Daisy 2nd and Vulcan which were engraved 

 after accurate sketches from life give a good idea of the appearance of 

 the breed. Mr. Davis writes : 



"They are not fancy pictures, but are the work of one of the best artists, and I 

 instructed him to reproduce the animals exactly." 



CHESHIRE SOW. 



Property of E. W. DAVIS, Oneida, N. Y. 



