42 SWINE GEOEGE E. DAi'. 



Characteristics. Victorias may be said to belong to 

 the extreme type of fat hog, and are of only medium size. 

 They are useful hogs for certain classes of trade, but are not 

 likely to increase in numbers very materially, owing to their 

 somewhat limited adaptability. 



CHESHIRE. 



The Cheshire had its origin in New York State, and was 

 formed by crossing the Large Yorkshire and Suffolk 

 upon the white hogs in the locality where they originated. 

 Cheshires are bred principally in the Eastern States, especi- 

 ally in New York, and are not known in Canada. 



Characteristics. Cheshires also conform to the fat 

 type. They are of medium size, and are a hardy, vigorous 

 breed. They appear to be well adapted to conditions pre- 

 vaiHng in the Eastern States, but do not seem to be able to 

 push themselves into the front ranks of American swine. 



