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worth, whose chief characteristics are a red color, notably 

 long snout, and erect ears. 



309. The lard type calls for great compactness of form, 

 shortness of limb, widtli of body, and readiness to lay on 

 fat rapidly and early in life. The common lard breeds 

 are the Berkshire, the Poland China, the Chester White, 

 and the Du roc- Jersey. 



(a) The Berkshire can at once be recognized by the 

 "six white points," one on the face, another on the tail, 

 and one on each foot. The ears are erect ; the face dished ; 



the general color, black. 

 This breed is very pop- 

 ular in the South. A 

 feed high in protein, with 

 little oil, tends to give 

 the Berkshire a bacon 

 form. As a breed, it 

 matures early and pro- 

 duces good litters. 



(6) The Poland China 

 is also black in color, 

 usually with patches of white about the head, legs, and 

 tail. The ears are lopping. This breed is a strong 

 favorite in the corn belt. 



(c) The Chester White originated in Chester County, 

 Pennsylvania. The members of the breed are entirely 

 white with the exception of an occasional black spot. It 

 was formerly the heaviest breed in the country, specimens 

 having been exhibited which weighed over 1000 pounds. 

 During recent years, however, the breeder aims to secure 

 a greater refinement and smaller size rather than excessive 

 bulk and weight. 



(rf) The Duroc- Jersey is red in color, having large, 

 lopping ears, wide backs, and an unusually deep body. 



BERKSHIRE. 



