A MANUAL ON THE HOG, 

 JERSEY REDS. 



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JERSEY RED SOW RED BESS. 

 The property of Richard Peters, Atlanta, Ga. 



These have been bred in Middle and Southern New 

 Jersey for forty or fifty years. They are probably descen- 

 ded from the old Berkshire, which they resemble, being 

 much coarser than the improved breed. They are thus 

 described in the report of the National Swine Breeders' 

 Association. " A good specimen of a Jersey Red should 

 be red in color, with a snout of moderate length, large lop- 

 ears, small head in proportion to the size and length of the 

 body. They should be long in the body, standing high and 

 rangy on their legs ; bone coarse ; hairy tale and brush ; 

 and hair coarse, inclining to bristles on the back. They 

 are valuable on account of their size and strong constitu- 

 tions, and capacity for growth. They are not subject to 

 mange." 



This breed, on account of their color and hardiness, 

 would suit our climate where large range is accessible, and 

 promises to compete with the more compact, early 

 maturing, dark breeds even on inclosed farms. 



THE GUINEA HOG. 



This has been, deservedly, a very popular hog in the 

 South for many years, but it no longer exists in this coun- 



