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produces bacon of excellent quality. The Berkeshire matures 

 early and gains weight economically. 



Duroc- Jersey. 'This breed is similar in size to the Poland 

 China and Berkeshire. The color is cherry red but may 

 vary in degree of intensity. The ears are drooped, and the 

 face slightly dished. The litters are generally larger than 

 those of the Poland China or Berke- 

 shire. This is an important advantage 

 of the breed and accounts in part for 

 its great popularity. It seems to equal 

 other breeds in its ability to mature 

 early and to make economical gains in 

 weight. 



Chester White. In conformation, 

 its length is about equal to that of the 

 Poland China but its depth of body 

 is less. Its color is white and the hair 

 has a tendency to be wavy. It 

 matures early, generally produces 

 large litters, and is an economical 

 feeder, being an especially good grazer. 



Hampshire. This breed has been placed between the lard 

 and bacon types. The flesh is similar to that of the Berke- 

 shire, of fine quality, with fat and lean well mixed. Its most 

 striking characteristic is a white belt, four to twelve inches 

 wide, encircling the body and including the fore legs, while the 

 rest of the body is black. Some individuals are entirely black. 



Getting a start. The foundation herd should be composed 

 of individuals that are good representatives of the breed 

 desired. Uniformity should be the first consideration. 



Feed lots and shelter. Hogs should have a chance to 

 keep healthy. With this end in view, they should be pro- 



Lard type of hog. 

 Berkshire profile of head. 

 (University of Illinois.) 



