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in much the same way as the potato and grows from the eye 

 of the tuber, which may be planted whole, or cut, usually whole 

 if planted in the fall and cut if planted in the spring. By re- 

 moving the hogs before all the tubers are secured, this crop 

 may be grown successively for many years without replanting. 



Fig. 165. — Chester White Boar. Photograph by C. S. Plumb. 



The Chester White breed of swine first became prominent in Chester County, 

 Pennsylvania. This breed is noted for its fat production. The breeding 

 qualities rank high. It may be regarded as one of the most prolific of the fat- 

 producing hogs. In size the breed is classed as the largest of the middle 

 weights. The color is white, the ears drooping, and the face straight. 



Many swine breeders and feeders do not grow artichokes 

 because of the opinion that when once established they are 

 difficult to destroy. This is not true. To destroy the crop, 

 let the hogs root out every tuber, then plow and plant to corn 

 or some other cultivated crop. 



Pumpkins and squashes are much relished by swine in the late 



