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edly the best and largest ever made at any of our state fairs. All 
the pens were full, and many pens were overcrowded, there not 
being a sufficient number of suitable pens to accommodate the stock 
placed on exhibition, and some of the unoccupied sheep pens were 
used for swine. The greater part of the premiums awarded in the 
different classes were fairly won by Wisconsin breeders, and not as 
heretofore by breeders from other states. The improvement in the 
quality of the stock in all the classes, entered by Wisconsin breed¬ 
ers, was very marked. It is a noticeable fact that the numbers of 
white swine exhibited at our fairs are constantly decreasing, while 
black swine are yearly on the increase. 
LARGE BREEDS 
Were represented by Poland Chinas and Chester Whites, the 
former breed largely predominating, and it would be difficult to 
find, anywhere, animals of this famous breed that would excel those 
placed on exhibition by Wisconsin breeders. There were a few 
pens of very fine bred Chester Whites, that attracted considerable 
attention, and that the fine quality of the stock was appreciated 
was evident from the sales made on the ground. 
MIDDLE BREEDS. 
The Berkshires were the only representatives of the middle 
breeds on exhibition. The many fine animals of this popular breed 
attracted deserved attention, and was conclusive evidence that the 
admirers of the Berkshires need not now go abroad for fine breed¬ 
ing animals. 
SMALL BREEDS. 
In this class were found the Essex and the Suffolks. Each of 
these breeds are held in high esteem by many breeders. Their 
many fine qualities commend them to a large number of persons, 
and that the number is increasing is manifest by the inquiry for 
and ready sale of breeding animals. 
