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shoulders. Drooping ears, short heads, wide between the eyes, of spotted or 

 dark color, are some of the characteristics. They are hardy, vigorous and 

 prolific, and when fat are perfect models, pre-eminently combining the excel- 

 lencies of both the larger and smaller breeds. 



OUR PREFERENCE 



It is not our intention to attempt to extol the quaUties of one breed of 

 hogs at the expense of another. All breeds have their excellent quaUties, and 

 are deserving of consideration, but if we were asked why we prefer the Poland- 

 China, we would say: Because the Poland-China is one of the largest breeds; 

 the most economical to produce, responding to every environment, even where 

 other breeds fail; he tops the market and is the packer's preference; the Poland- 

 China cross will improve any breed; his disposition is superior and he is a tract- 

 able and quiet feeder; Poland-China sows farrow large litters, are excellent 

 sucklers and careful mother's; they shrink least in shipping; produce a high 

 quality of meat and lard; are free from skin diseases; breed true to type, and 

 are the farmer's favorite. 



OUR HERD 



We have in process of development what will be, if not already, one of the 

 greatest herds of Poland-China hogs on the Pacific Coast. Being alive to the 

 opportunities that California's climate and soil offer to prospective breeders, 

 we have supplied ourselves with a foundation stock which will produce the 

 kind that the breeder and consumer both demand. A glance at the record of 

 some of our prize-winning pigs, will leave no doubt as to their quality and 

 breeding. 



HEAD OF THE HERD 



BANKER'S BOY 238211; farrowed February 17, 1915; sire, CHIEF 

 PICTURE 2nd 210183; dam, BANKER'S LADY 550362; as a junior yearling 

 pig he first came into prominence at the Panama-Pacific International Expo- 

 sition, San Francisco, November, 1915. Full of quality, with commendable 



