July 28, 18G3. ] 



JOIJENAL OF HOKTICULT-DEE AND COTTAGE GAKDENEK. 



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witli this breed, and some of the birds shown were worthy 

 of the old reputation, while none of them were inferior. The 

 names of the successful would be a guaiuntee for the merits 

 of the bu'ds. Among- others, the Brown Keds of Mr. Fletcher 

 were very meritorious. We prefen'ed them to the first-prize 

 Black Eeds belonging to the same gentleman. Mi-. Dyas 

 and Captain Wetherall also deseiTe mention. The Duck- 

 wings were excellent, especially the old birds ; and among 

 the Open class for Game, it is worthy of note as a rare 

 occurrence, that the Blacks took all the prizes. 



Dorkings, both oliickans and adults, left nothing to desii-e. 

 They brought out some of our best exhibitors, among them 

 Ml-. Wakefield, who took four- prizes. He was, however, 

 beaten in chiclcens by the Rev. J. E. Newton. The Eevs. 

 J. G. A. Baker, and Mai-tin AmpUett, with. Messrs. Dain 

 and Tudman, made the prize-taking difficult. 



The Spanish were good. 



There was an excellent show of Cochins, of every age and 

 colour, but we were sorry to see many of the chickens with 

 vulture hocks. Captain Heaton's Grouse pen is a very good 

 one, the cock a marvellous bird. It is needless to say Mr. 

 Stretch's Buffs were capital, and Mr. Earle may think himself 

 a meritorious exlubitor when he takes precedence of the 

 Eev. G. Gilbert and Messrs. Bishop and Dawson. Mr. 

 Tudman held a good position, as he always does, in Grouse 

 Cochins, but was hard run in chickens by one of oui- " cosmo- 

 politan" exhibitors, Mr. Wakefield, who was second. The 

 Whites were far above the average, and we were pleased to 

 notice the absence of green legs among- chickens, and white 

 ' ones among- adults. 



Golden-pencOled HamftttrjTis were lamentably weak. Silvers 

 made amends. A spur was given by the offer of a handsome 

 porcelaiQ vase by Mr. Kerr. Mr. Walsh took fii-st in both 

 classes. Of course, he gained the vase. He was also second 

 for chickens. All the rest were taken by Mr. MarshaD. 

 Golden-spangles were strong in adults, weaker in chickens. 

 Silvers reversed — they were strong in chickens, weaker in 

 adults ; but there were meritorious bh-ds in all. Mr. Hyde's 

 birds were very good, also Messrs. Fielding's and Beldon's. 

 Mr. Dixon ran them closely. We cannot forbear a remark 

 here. In all Hambm-gh classes, the white deaf-ear is im- 

 perative, but it should be dead white as fi-osted silver, and 

 the size of a fourpenny-piece — sixpence should be the limit. 

 It may then be understood that the deaf-ear in a Hamburgh 

 as large and pendent as the ear-lobe of a Spanish cook must 

 be a defect. 



We can speak in unqualified praise of the Polands. Gold, 

 Silver, and Black were alike good ; Imt it is not necessary 

 Poland fowls should follow human fashions. It is common 

 in the present day for men to part (we believe that is the 

 correct term) then- hail- down or across the head de gustibii.s, 

 &e., but it is not desirable in a Poland hen ; a pen of Blacks 

 with white tops was shown wherein the tops of the hens 

 were fairly parted down the xuiddle. The top-knot of a 

 Polish hen should resemble a cauliflower, not only in shape 

 but in closeness. It should be as large as possible, but it 

 should be close. 



Creve Co^irs were weak in numbers, but not in quality. 

 The honoiu-s gained by Messrs. Pigeon and Wakefield would 

 not have been diminished, in all probability, if the competi- 

 tion had been greater. 



The Various class gave another proof of the gi-owth of the 

 Black Hambiirgh class, and also of the estimation in which 

 Brahma Pootras are held by the Judges. The first prize 

 went to the latter breed shown by Mi-. Fowler, second to 

 Mr. Dixon for Black Hamburgh, and thii-d to Mr. Leighton 

 for Malays. For chickens, Mr. Fowler was again successful, 

 Mi's. Wolferston second with White Dorking, and Mr. Dixon 

 third. AU these bh-ds deserve separate mention. 



The Game Bantams were weak, and afforded an easy 

 vietoiy to Mr. T. H. D. Bayley in adults, and to Mr. Turner in 

 chickens. Golden and SUver-laced Bantams were vei7 weak 

 — so much so that the first prize was withlield. An otherwise 

 excellent pen was disqualified by a fiiulty comb in one hen. 

 The shape was perfect, but, save the pike behind, it was 

 pointless. The Blacks and Whites were good. 



Mrs. Guy showed a pen of excellent Turkeys. 



In Gccse Mrs. Seamons was fii-st, and Mr. Fowler second. 

 Mrs. Seamons' Wliite Geese weighed 64 lbs., and Mr. Fowler's 

 Grey 62 lbs. 



Ml-. Fowler took all the prizes for Aylesbury Ducks; the 

 pens weighed ]9i lbs., 195 lbs., and 18 i lbs. Mr. Fowler 

 gained fii-st for Eouens. Mi-. T. H. D. Bayley took fii-st vnth 

 beautiful Brown Call Ducks, Mr. Jessop second with Buenos 

 Ayrean. 



The Game Cock entries were better on paper than in the 

 pens. Mr. Clements won easily. Mr. T. H. D. Bayley did 

 the same in Game Bantamis. 



Mr. Holland was indefatigable as Secretary, and w-e 

 believe the Show was deservedly successftil. 



Gamk (BUck-breasted Reds). — First, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, near 

 Manchester, Second, Capt. Wetherall, Loddington, near Ketterms, 

 Northamptonshire. Third, H, Horlon, .Vort-esler. Commended, Mrs. 

 Hay, Sudbury, Derby. Chickens.— thirst, A. B. Dyas, Madeley, Salop. 

 Second, H. Bell, Burnley, Lancashire. Commended, Mrs. Hay. 



Gamk (Brown-breasted Eed.-i) — First, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, near 

 Manchester. Second, A. B. Dyas, Made.ey, Salop. Third, withheld. 

 C'kukma. — Vhsl, J. Fletcher. Second, H. Parker, Wc.lington, Salop.. 



Gamk (Duekwings and other Greys and Blues).— First, J. B. Chune, 

 Coalbrookdale. Second, J. Fletcher. Third, G. McCann, Malvern. Chickeiu. 

 —First, J. Fletcher. Second, Messrs. Phillips i Winwood, Worcester. 



Gamk (Any other variety).— First, J. Fletcher. Second, H. Baker, Brid 

 port, Worcester. Third, \V. Dawson, Selly Oak, near Birmingham. Com- 

 mecded, J. B. Weeks, Bromyard. CTii.7tc«s— First and Second, H. Baker, 

 Bridport, Worcester. 



DoEKiMOS (Coloured).— First anil Third, C. H. WakeSeld, Malvern Wells. 

 Second, Kev. M. Amphlett, church Lench Rectory, near livesham. 

 C'AifA'ens.- First, Rev. J. F. Newton, Kirby-iu-Cleveland, Stokesley, York- 

 shire. Second and Third, C. H. VVakeheld. Commended, Rev. J. G. A. 

 Baker, Old Warden, Biggleswade ; Mrs. J. Dain, Lea Brook, Wednesbury ; 

 E. Tudman, Ash Grove, Whitchurch, Salop. 



Spanish. — First, J. E. Rodbard, Aldwlck Court, Wrington, near Bristol. 

 Second, J. Smith, Walsall. Third, S. H. Hyde, Taunton HaU, Ashton- 

 under-Lyne. CTiic*:en4.—First and Second, J. K. Kodbard. Highly Com- 

 mended, J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury. 



Cocins-CHiNA (Cinnamon and Buffi.— First, T. Stretch, Ormskirk. 

 Second, H. Bates, Harbournc Heath Cottage, Edgb.iston. Third, H. 

 Yardley, Maiket Hall, Birmingham. CTiicAf/ij. -First, W. F. Earle, tdeu- 

 hurst, Frescot, Lancashire, second, C. T. Bishop, Lenton, near Notting- 

 ham- Third, W. Dawson, Uopton Mirheld, Yorkshire. Commended, Rev. 

 G. Gilbert ; H. Bates. 



Cochin-China (Partridge and Grouse;.— First, Capt. H. Heaton, Lower 

 Bro-jghton, Manchester. Second, E. Tudman, Ash Grove, Whitchurch, 

 Salop. Third, T. Stretch, Ormskirk. (7Aici-i;«s.— First, E. Tudman. Second, 

 C. H. Wakefleld. 



CocHlN-Cei.NA (Any other variety). — First, G. C. Whitwell, Kendal. 

 Second, W. D.wson, Hoptoa Mirfield, Yoikshlre. Highly Commended, 

 R. Chase, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. Commended, J. Digger, Northamp- 

 ton. CliK kens.— Sirsl, W. Dawaon, Uopton .Mulicld, Y'orkshire. Second, 

 G. Lamb, Red Hill House, Compton, near Wolverhampton. Highly Com- 

 mendeJ, Mrs. S. R. Herbert, Powiok, near Worcester. 



Hambukqhs (Gold-pencilled).— Prize, H. Beldon. 



Hambdhoh (Silver-pencilled).— First and Porcelain Vase, T. W. Walsh, 

 Worcester. Second and Third, H. Marshall, Cotgrave, near Nottingham. 

 Chickens.— f am Had Second, T. W. Walsh. Third, H. Marshall. 



Hamburgh (Gold-spangled).— First, S. H. Hyde, Taunton Hall, Afihton- 

 under-Lyne. Second, N. Marlor, Denton, near Manchester. Third, J. Davies, 

 Harborne, near Birmingham. Chickens.— Yirst, J. Roe, Arundel Arms, 

 Wadfield, near Manchester. Second, N. Marlor. Highly Commended, 

 J. Disan, Noith Park, Clayton, Bradford. 



Hamburgh (Silver-spangled). — First, H. Beldon, Bradford. Second, 

 J. Dixon, Bradford. Chickens.— Fast, J. Fielding, Newchurch, near 

 Manchester. Second, Mrs. H. Sharp, Bradford, York-hire. Highly Com- 

 mended, Mrs. H. Sharp ; H. Beldon. Corainenaed, J. Dison. 



PoLAKDS (Gold or Silver).— First, H. Beldon. Second, G. C. Adkins, 

 Lightwoods, near Birmingham. Highly Commended, J. Dison. Com- 

 mended, J. Dison. C'/iicAcjis.- Prize, G. C. Adkins. 



PoLANDs (Black with Whi'.e Crests).— First, T. P. Edwards, Lyndbnrflt, 

 Hants. Second, J. Dixon. 



CttEvK CoiORB. -First, E. Pigeon, Lympstone, near Exeter. Second, 

 C. H. Wakeheld. Chickens.— Prize, C. H. Wakefield. 



Any Distinct Varikty not Incloded i,-< the Above Classes.- First, 

 J K Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury (Brahma Pootra). Second, J. 

 Dixon Third, J. Leighton, Ash Tree Hou^e, Cheltenham (Malay). Highly 

 Commended, J. Hinton, Hinton, near Bath ; G. Llngard, Snow Hill, Bir- 

 mtaEhara (Black Uamburghs). CTnAens -First, J. K. Fowler (Brahma 

 Pootra! Second, Mrs. Wolferston, Stattold Hall, 'I amworth (W bite Dork- 

 ng). Third, J. Dixon. Commended, T. P. Edwards, Lyndhurst, Hants, 

 White Dorking). 



Gamk Pantams (Black -breasted and other Reds).— Mrst, T.H. D. Bayley, 

 Ickwell House, near Biggleswade, Beds. Second, Capt. Wetherall, Lod- 

 dington, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Third, withheld. Chickens. 

 —First, J. H. Turner, Fu View, SheftieU. Second, T. H. D. Bayley. 



Game Bantams (Any other calour).-Prize, R. Brotherhood, Almonds- 



•"BANTlMsTGoW'or Silver.laced).-Second, R. Chase, Balsall Heath, Bir- 



"bI-n^ams (Black or White).-First, Capt. Wetherall. Second, G. S. 



Cruwys Cruwys Morchard Court, Tlvertrn, Devon. 



TUKKEVS.— Prize. Mrs. A. Guy, East Grantham. j , „■ 



Gkese -First Mr-^. M. Seamons, Hartwell, Aylesbury. Second, J. K. 



Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury. Third, G.McCanu, Malvern 



Dicks (Aylesburyj.-First and Second, J. K. Fowler. Highly Com- 



"'DtxKs'''(RonenT.-First, J. K. Fowler. Second, G. Hanks, Quobwell 

 Farm, Malmesbury, Wilts. 



