. Elementary principles of agriculture; a text book for the common schools. Agriculture. 216 Elementary Principles of Agriculture. Fig. 143 representative Poland-Uhinas. short, slightly arched, and supports a broad, well- rounded body. The shoulders and hams are very heavy and thick-fleshed. Duroc-Jerseys are splendid feeders and good grazers and are justly popular in all sections. 299. The Poland-China breed is a native of Ohio. The color is black, with white points on feet and head. The ears are lapped, jowls are large, and the back has a gradual yet moderate arch the entire length. The body
. Elementary principles of agriculture; a text book for the common schools. Agriculture. 216 Elementary Principles of Agriculture. Fig. 143 representative Poland-Uhinas. short, slightly arched, and supports a broad, well- rounded body. The shoulders and hams are very heavy and thick-fleshed. Duroc-Jerseys are splendid feeders and good grazers and are justly popular in all sections. 299. The Poland-China breed is a native of Ohio. The color is black, with white points on feet and head. The ears are lapped, jowls are large, and the back has a gradual yet moderate arch the entire length. The body is shorter, but more spreading than in the Berk- shire. As a rule, the sides and hams contain a smaller per cent of lean meat than the Berkshires. The pigs of this breed mature early, and as feeders under confine- ment, are rated among the best, and are especially liked. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ferguson, A. M. (Alexander McGowen), 1874-; Lewis, Lowery Laymon, 1869- joint author. Sherman, Tex. , Ferguson Publishing Company
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