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ject from the practical side. They may also be used by the 

 beginner as a " check list " of the problems he is to encounter 

 from time to time in his new undertaking. 



The chapter on " Suggestions to Beginners " is written with 

 the special desire to give the right words of counsel to those who 

 for the first time are taking up annual breeding of swine. 



The beginner, the professional swine-breeder, the general 

 farmer with a small herd, and the student have all been kept 

 in mind while preparing this work. 



The author will be glad to receive criticisms of any parts 

 of the book. 



GEORGE E. DAY. 



ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, 

 Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 



