100 HARRIS OX THE PIG. 



neighbors did not like the looks of the new comers. 

 Ordinary pigs were selling at from 81 to $3 per cwt., and 

 few could be persuaded to pay even 810 for a pair of 

 thorough-breds. Thus ended the Berkshire excitement. 

 The reaction was so great, that for years afterwards there 

 were farmers who would not have received as a gift the 

 best Berkshire in the world. And to this day, thous- 

 ands who do not know a Berkshire pig when they see it, 

 have a very decided prejudice against the breed. 



A few years later, the Suffolks were introduced by the 

 Messrs. Isaac & Josiah Stickney, of Boston. These gen- 

 tlemen unquestionably procured the best specimens of the 

 breed that could be purchased in England, and they bred 

 them with great care and skill. Other importations were 

 made, and the Suffolks have probably been more exten- 

 sively diffused throughout the New England, Middle, and 

 Western States than any other improved English breed. 



About the same time, the Improved Essex were intro- 

 duced, but, being entirely black, they never became popu- 

 lar in the Northern States. They are principally in the 

 hands of our large stock breeders, and other gentlemen of 

 wealth, but are rarely found on ordinary farms. Being 

 in the hands of men knowing the value of pedigree, 

 they are probably, to-day, as "pure-bred" pigs as can be 

 found in the United States or in England. 



The large Yorkshires were introduced soon after the 

 breed became noted in England, and importations have 

 been made from time to time. But no special efforts have 

 been made to create an excitement in regard to this breed, 

 and it has not been extensively diffused. The small York- 

 shires, or Prince Albert Suffolks, were introduced about 

 ten years ago, and, for a time, attracted considerable at- 

 tention. But they are not favorites with the majority of 

 farmers. 



The above comprise the principal English breeds that 

 have attracted any special attention in this country, and 



