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black with white points, although a few white hairs are not con- 

 sidered objectionable. 



The Poland China is readily adapted to climate and feed in the 

 corn belt or any other hog-growing section of the United States. 

 They mature early, attain great weight at an early age on a minimum 

 of feed, and for several years of late have held the records for 

 prolificacy. 



DUEOC-JEESEY 



Accurate information as the origin of the Duroc-Jersey breed does 

 not seem to be of record, and while it is generally believed that this 

 breed is strictly American there is evidence tending to indicate that 

 the original stock was imported. The most reliable information 

 obtainable shows that originally there were two distinct families or 

 branches of this popular breed, known as "Jersey Reds" and 

 "Durocs." 



The family known as Jersey Reds was so named by Joseph B. 

 Lyman, a resident of New Jersey and an agricultural editor of the 

 New York Tribune, and the first man to advertise these hogs under 

 this name was a Mr. Lippincott, of New Jersey. 



The family known as "Durocs" was so called by Isaac Frink, of 

 Milton, New York, to whom that name was suggested by the name 

 of the noted stallion Duroc, owned by Harry Kelsey, of Florida, 

 N. Y., on whose farm Mr. Frink saw a litter of ten red pigs, thought 

 to have been the product of a pair of pigs either bought in New 

 York or imported from England. The productive power of these 

 pigs immediately brought them into prominence and farmers and 

 hog growers generally began to breed them. In the course of time 

 the two families were interbred and assumed the name of Duroc- 

 Jerseys. 



Characteristics. — Head relatively small. Face straight or only 

 slightly dished. Nose medium. Ears medium, drooping forward. 

 Eyes prominent. Back wide, well arched, ribs well sprung. Body 

 deep and long. Shoulders fairly prominent, smooth, well fleshed. 

 Hams heavy, thick, fleshed. Legs long rather than short, bone good. 

 Color red of variable shades. 



The Duroc-Jersey is adaptable to climate and feed conditions in 

 the corn belt. This breed probably matures earlier than most other 

 breeds. The breeding characteristics of the Duroc-Jersey are dis- 



