JOCRXAL OF HOETICULTUEE AND COTTAGE GAEDENEK. 



[ Jannary 11, 1872. 



PouiEE8.-^r.i/ ontr Colour.-Cock!.~l,F. M'Crae. AJerdeen. 2 and 3. W. 

 HenS. Hc^.-l and 2, J. Tongh. Aberdeen. 3, V, Hendry, ft^. F M Crae 



Poutrhs — Jnu of/icr Colour— Cockerels— \ and Medal. W. MeS. i. J. wmie. 

 IFM'Rae /," J \Vhile. PuJ!«(*.-l. W. Meff. 3. J. White. S.F.M'itae. 

 '•c^1^?1-CocJ:j:-1,S, and Medal, G. Schasehke. 2, W. Hendry. Bim.- 



1 and 2. G. Schaschke. 

 TuMBLEBS.— fiftort-Zaccii.— 1, J. While. Co 



.—I, F. M'Crae. 2 and S, J. 



DUI1.-1, 2. and 3, W. Meff. ^ny other Colour.-l, 2, and 8, 



3 and he, J. R. Michie, 



Cowe. 



Bakes.— Blacfc 

 W Meff 



Fi-viiiLs.— 1 and 2, W. Symon, TalUch, Dafli 

 Stonej"wood. 



JicoBixs.-l.J.White. 2, W. Meff. 3, J. Cowe, 

 Trumpeters.— 1. 2, and 3, W. Meff. 

 TuKBils.— IjJ.Tongh. 

 OwLS.-l. W. Hendry. 2, J. Taylor. Monlrose. 



l'^i;ilr-\\^^-i.'^?nJirl- tw. Meff. Hc. J. White ; W. Meff. .. J. 



^^'oTHEK ViRiiTY.-l, 3. and Medal, W. Hendir. 2, J. Cowe. c, A. Covrie. 



Sii-I-ING CLASS -1, W. Hendry. 2 and 8, W. Meff. 



Judges.— Pou^iry : Mr. Alexander Paterson, Airdrie ; Ptgeom : 

 Mr. J. Millar, Glasgow. 



THE ARCHANGEL. 

 This variety of domesticated Pigeon is not one of the general I have paid especial attention to its culture, consequently it is 

 favo^tir^ongst fanciers; indeed, there are but few who | not usuaUy seen m this country. 



Ai'changels are not attractive either in colour or habits, and 

 from the casual observer probably no word of praise would be 

 ehcited, yet they are a meritorious breed of Pigeon. 



Their colour is sombre and unattractive ; their shape and 

 peculiarities differ somewhat from other breeds, and in many 

 ways they are dissimilar to others more numerous about us ; 

 they are naturally very shy and wild, and this in some degree 

 may account for their being disregiirded as " pets." 



It is a matter of considerable doubt and speculation when 

 the breed was first imported into Great Britain, and from 

 whence it came. These Pigeons are supposed to be natives of 

 EuEsia, and have been designated Archangel from the fact of 

 the breed being found in great numbers at that Eussian seaport. 

 It is certain that Eussia and Germany are accredited with 

 having the Archangel in far greater numbers than ourselves, 

 and in Eussia we believe the breed was originally propagated. 



The Archangel, as we have said, is not particularly attractive 

 in appearance, but its beauties, as we become familiar with the 

 birds, and as we see them in various positions moving about 

 in the bright sunlight, increase our admiration of them more 

 and more. Archangels, in size and general outline, much re- 

 semble the Eock Dove ; the head is somewhat of the same 

 form, though the beak has not quite so much of the " spindle " 

 chaiacter, and, like the Eock Dove, the Archangel when caged 



displays that wild uneasy disposition so characteristic of alE 

 birds not accustomed to close confinement. 



Archangels, though wild and shy naturally, are easily tamed 

 by the common usage of the aviary or dovecote, and when in 

 association with many bold httle companions, their retiring 

 disposition is not then so noticeable, as they gradually adopt 

 the habits of their fellows, although they rarely become so 

 tractable as most others ; and if proper nesting places are 

 arranged for theii' use in dark secluded comers they will thrive, 

 breed well, rear well, and Uve at ease and contentment. 



Few words will suffice for detailing the points and peculi- 

 arities of this breed. The birds are of moderate size, and 

 though not possessing symmetry of form in a marked degree, 

 BtUl they are not at aU ungraceful in appearance. Their body is 

 usually carried in a horizontal position, though the balance is 

 well sustained, and the head inclines a Uttle forward. They 

 are easy in their movements on foot, and rapid in their flight. 

 Their wings are large, the secondary fhghts being more pro- 

 minent than usually seen in most other varieties. The head 

 of the bird is narrow, possessing a crest or peak, rising from 

 the back of the skull in continuation of the line of neck, and 

 terminating in a perfect point, inclining forwards. The beak 

 is rather thin, dark-coloured, and somewhat doveshaped. The 

 wai't, wattle, or nostril cover is smaD, smooth, and rather 



