. Elementary principles of agriculture : a text book for the common schools. Agriculture. 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 lopped, 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 an
. Elementary principles of agriculture : a text book for the common schools. Agriculture. 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 lopped, 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 percentage 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. t"ig. 144. Three reiJresenfative 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-. Chicago, Ill. : Ferguson Publishing Company
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