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JOUJlNAIi OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ June 11. 1866. 



by accident. They have a good run in a farmyard, and I feed 

 them on rice, barley, crushed oats, millet, and boiled potatoes- 

 — W. Birch, Barnack. 



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BEDLIKGTON POULTRY SHOW. 



The fourth annual Show of the Eedlington Society was held on the 

 5nd and 3rd inst., in a larpe marquee erected in a ticUl belonging to 

 the Secretai-y, Mr. Robert Swan, and met with much encouragement 

 and support from the gentry and agricultarists iu the diBtriot. The 

 quality of the birds shown was of a vei-y superior kind, and some really 

 fine ornithological specimens were exhibited. James Dison, Esq., of 

 Bradford, officiated as Judge of poultry, and declared tlie thirty-five 

 pens of Game contained some of the finest fowls he had seen. The 

 Brahnas were also -well represented ; Mr. Shorthose, of Hartford, 

 showing three pens of birds which were Tcry perfect in breed, thon*;h 

 somewhat too youufi to comjiete with others of greater maturity. The 

 prize pair in the Cothm- China class were fine birds, especially the 

 cocli, which excited much admiration and attention. The presence of 

 a pair of Buff Poles in the Show — the fti-st ever exhibited in the North 

 of England, was noticed with much gratifiw^atiou and curiosity by the 

 bird fanciers. 



The show of ri<jrons was an indifferent one, and not so good as last 

 year's, when the prizes offered for competition were considex-ably less. 

 Mr. J. Shorthose. of Hartford Bridge, and Mr. Robinson, of Sunder- 

 land, judged the Pigeons. 



There were only five hutches of Rahlnts, but these contained noble 

 animals, and were an attractive feature in the Show. 



The arrangements were most complete, and reflected credit on the 

 Managing Committee, and Mr. R. Swan, the Secretary. The miners 

 in the distnet take much interest in breeding the finer specimens of 

 poultry, and it was pleasant to see them take such a high position in 

 the Show. The following is the prize list : — 



Game (Any variety).— CotV..— First, J. Achinpclass, Barringtou Colliery. 

 Second, J. Brough, Carlisle. Third, M. Mycroft. Bebside. Highly Com- 

 mended, W. Eamsay, West Cramiingtou (Black Red) ; R. Shnrpe. Bebside. 

 Ga3ie (Elack-breasled and other Reds). — First, J. Mason, Worcester. 

 Second, J. Erough. Third, G. Armstrong, Netherton. Highly Com- 

 mended, H. SI. Julian, Hull ; E. Rutherford, Eedlington Colliery. Com- 

 mended, R. Sharpe. 



Game (Duckwings and other Greys). — First, J. Mason. Second, J. 

 Brough. Third, H. HI. Julian. Highly Commended, J. Jobes, Bebside ; 

 Eev. J. G. Milner, Bellerby, Yorkshire. 



Game {Anv other varietv).— First, J. Brough (Lemon Piles). Second, 

 T. Davison, Netherton (White). Third, W.Drysdale, New Delaval (Piles). 

 DoEKiNGS.— First, H. Pickles, jun., Earby. Second, J. Shorthose, Hart- 

 ford Bridfje Cottage. Third, Mrs. Seamons, Aylesbury. Highly Com- 

 mended, T. Bell, CraraUngtou. 



CoCHiN-CmNA.— First, W. A. Taylor, Manchester. Second, J. Short- 

 hose. Third, T. Fenwick, Netherton. Commended, R. Hine, Bedlington. 

 Bbahma Pootras. — First, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, J. Shorthose. 

 Third, J. Audere^on, Seghilt. Highly Commended, J. Scott, Netherton ; 

 W. Swann, Whinney Hill, Choppingtnn. Commended, J. Shorthose. 



Spanish. — First, T. J. Harrison, Singleton Park. Second, J. Stalker, 

 West Sleekbum. Third, Messrs. Bowman & Fearon. Whitehaven. 



Polish (Anvvarietv).~First, Mrs. E. Prtictor, Hull. Second, S. S. 

 Mossop, Long Sutton (BnlTl. Third. R. Parsons. Sh-ekhurn Cottage (White- 

 crested). Commended, G. F. Allan, Sunderland (White-crested). 



Hamburghs (Golden-spangled).— First, W. A. Taylor, Manchester. Se- 

 cond, H. Pickles, jun. Third, R. Swan, Morpeth. Highly Commended, 

 G. Johnson. Barriugton Colliery. Commended, W. Whitfleld, Hetton-le- 

 Hole ; H. Piokles, jun. 



Hambcrgus (Silver-spangled).— First and Third, H. Pickles, jxm. Se- 

 cond, W. Hall, West Sleekbum. Commended, J. Howe, Cowpen; C. 

 Armstrong. 



Hamburghs (Gold-pencilled). — First and Second, H. Pickles, jun. 

 Third, Messrs. Bowman ik, Fearon. 



Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled). — First and Second, H. Pickles, jun. 

 Third, R. Huntley, Glebe Farm, Bedlington. Commended, W. Whitfleld. 

 Barndoor Fowls. — First, W. Swan. Second, T. Roddam, Hetton-le- 

 Hole. Third, Miss Knbinson, Stanniugton East Farm. 



Guinea Fowls.— First, J. Swann. Second, T. C. Harrison, Hull. 

 Third, Miss Robinson. 



Any other Distinct Variety not previously mentioned, except 

 BAHTAMS.—First, R. Draper, Seaham (Malays). Second, Rev. J. G. Milner, 

 Bellerby, Yorkshii-e (Houdan). Third. G. M.Byers, Seaton Sluice. 



Game Bantams (Black-breasted nnd other Beds).- First, J. R. Robin- 

 son. Second and Third. J. Douglnsa, New Delaval. Highlv Commended, 

 F.Powell, Kuaresbornufjh; T. CLark, Sunderland; F. E.'Scofield, Mor- 

 peth ; Mesare. Bowman &, Fearon ; W. Hodgson, Darlington ; J. Harvey, 

 Jedburgh. 



Game Bantams (Anv other varietv). — First, W. Dixon, Sunderland 

 (Duckwings). Second,"T. C. Harrison, Hull. Third, H. Sharp (Duck- 

 wings). 



Bantams (Any other variety except Game). — First. J. R. Robinson, 

 Sunderland (Black Rose-comb). Second, W. A. Taylor, Manchester 

 Third, T. C. Harrison. Highly Commended, Akeroyd& Scott, Sunderland 

 (Silver-laccd Sehrights). Commended, W. Dixon (Black Rose-comb); 

 J. Robson, Bebside. 



Duces (Aviesbury). — First and Second, Mrs. Seamons. Third, J. 

 Swann, Bedlington. 



Ducks (Kouen/.— First. E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, Rev. J. G. Milner, 

 Bellarby, Yorkshire. Third, Mrs. Brown, Bebside Farm. 



Ddoks (Any other variety). — Second, J. Fairless, Wideopen (Buenos 

 Ayrean). 



Cottagers (Any variety).— First, J. Aisbitt, Bedlington Colliery (Black 

 Red Game). Second, J Stalker, West Sleekbum (Spanish). Third, E. 

 Rutherford, Bedlington Colliery <Black Red Gnme). 

 Selling CLAss.—First, G. Taylor, Bedlington ColUei-y (Duckwing 



Game). Second, J. Achingclass, Barriugtou Colliery (Golden-spangled 

 Hamburshs). Third, P. Wilkinson, Bedlington (Game). 

 Turkeys. — First. E. Leech. Second, Miss Robson, Dinnington. 



PIGEONS. 



CABnrEHS. — First, John Thompson, Wideopen, near Newcastle. Second, 

 H. Yardley, Birmingham. 



Tdmblkrs (Almond).— First, John Thompson. Second, H. Simpson, 

 North Stfatuu. 



Tumblers fAny variety).— First, Jesse Thompson. Binqley (Yellow 

 Mottled). Second. H. Yardlev. Highly Commended, John Thompson. 



Croppers.— First, H. Yardley. Second, John Th' mpsom 



TuRBiTS.— First, J. Clark, Thirsk. Second and Highly Commended, 

 Jesse Thompson. 



Owls.— First, J. Clarlt, Thirsk (White African). Second, H. Simpson. 



Jacobins.- First, K. S. Bell, Hull. Second, J. Grindley, East Hartford. 



Fantails. — First, H. Yardley. .Second, J. Grindley. 



Any OTHER Variety not Previously Mentioned.- First, H. Yardley. 

 Sacond. Jesse Thompson. Highly Commended, W. Whitfield, Hetton-le- 

 Holo (Trumpeters) ; H. Yardley. 



Selling Class.— Fii'st, Jesse Thompson. Second, T. W. Crozier, Hirst, 

 Woodhorn (Jacobins). 



RABBITS. 



Long-eared.— First, W. Neal, York. Second, T. Gordon, North Seaton. 



Any other Varietv. — Fii'st, W. Neah Second, A. H. Easten, Hnll 

 (Silver Grey). i, ., , . , ■ . ; 



THE SHEFFIELD ORIGINAL FANCY RABBIT 

 SOCIETY'S SHOW. 



The half-yearly Show was held on June 1st and 2nd at the Inker- 

 man Tavern, Alma Street. The Show ivas larger and better than any 

 of the previous ones. A valuable collection of Canaries exhibited bj 

 Messrs. W. Mauey. W. Smith, W. Martin, and J. Leigh, considerably 

 added to its attraction. The following Rabbits took prizes in their 

 respective classes :— '"^ 



Length of Ears.— First, — Allison, grey buck. Length of ears,- 

 23 inches ; width. 5j inches. Age. 8 months S days. Second, — Mangbam, 

 grey doe. Length of oars, 21^ inches; width, 5 inches. Age, 4 months 

 8 days. Third, — Carr, smut doe. Length of ears, 21 inches; width, 

 5 inches. Age, 5 months 3 days. 



Black and White.— First, — Allison, doe. Length of ears, 213 inches J 

 width. 5g inches. Weight, 6 lbs. 7 ozs. Age, 5 mouths 29 davs. Second, 



— Nicholson, doe. Length of ears, 20 inches ; width, 4^ inches. Weight, 

 7 lbs, 7 ozs. Age, 4 months 23 davs. 



Blde and White.— Fii-st, — Allison, buck. Length of onrs, 20^ inches; 

 width, 4J inches. Weight, 4 lbs. 7 ozs. Age, 2 months 24 days. Second; 



— Frith, buck. Length of ears. 20^ inches ; width, ij inches. Weight,j 

 5 lbs. 5 ozs. Affe, 2 months 2G days. 



Grey and White.— First, — Lindley, doe. Length of ear3,21.'i inches;: 

 width. 5 inches. Weight, 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Age, 7 months 5 days. Second;: 

 --Falkner, doe. Length of ears, 201 inches; width, 44 inches. WeighV 

 5 lbs. 7 ozs. Age. 4 montlis :J days. ' " , 



Yellow and White.— First, — Leigh, doe. Length of ears, 20A inches j 

 width, 4^ inches. WeiRht, 5 lbs. 10 ozs. Age, 4 months 9 days. " Second,^' 



— Leigli, buck. Length of ears, 20^ inches ; width, 4f inches. Weight* 

 5 lbs. 3 ozs. X^e^ 4 months 2o days. , :■ 



Tortoises HELL.— First, — Maugham, buck. Length of eara, 22 incheff'^ 

 wid 1, i>i inches. Weight, 6 lbs. Age, 4 months 9 days. Second, —^ 

 Nicb >hon, doe. Len«th of oars, 20^ inches; width, 5 inches. Weight, 

 7 lbs. Age, 4 mouths 23 days. 



Self-Colocr.— First, — Liudlcy. yellow buck. Length of ears, 21| 

 inches; width, 6i inches. Weight, 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Age. 7 months 5 days. 

 Second. — Maugham, yellow doe. Length of ears, 21^ inches; width». 

 4t inches. Weight, 6 lbs. B ozs. Age, 4 months 3 days. 



'Weight.— First, — Moore, brown and white buck. Weight, 7 lbs. 6oZ3,t 

 Age, 7 months 5 days. Second, — Carr, smut doe. Weight, 7 lbs. 2 ozs.- 

 Age, 5 months 3 days. 



— George Lindley. llou. Stc. 



BKEEDING NORWICH CANARIES. 



In reply to your correspondent " T. C. C," my own practice 

 is that detailed in " The Guide." When my young birds are 

 able to shift for themselves I transfer ihem to a large Hight 

 cage. I usually allow them to remain in an intermediate cage 

 with the cock during the time the hen is sitting on her nest 

 neot, and then keep them by themselves until another lot of 

 young ones is ready to displace them, when they are removed 

 to the flight, being by this time fully able to attend to their 

 own wants. 



While in the intermediate cage I give the birds now and 

 then a little soft food, gradually decreasing the supply, and 

 when they take up their abode in the flight they receive 

 nothing but hard seed and green food. Here they remain till 

 they show signs of moulting. Being, however, of a rather 

 pugnacious disposition, quite at variance with the ideas of their 

 amiable character which we learned in the nursery rhymes of 

 our youth, they do not always agree, but " fall out, and chide, 

 and fight," and like children of larger growth, are very apt in 

 their quarrels to tear the clothes from each other's backs in a 

 most uufeeliug manner. One or more birds are sure to come 

 off losers in these squabbles, and as soon as any one of them 

 begins to assume a ragged appearance, each of his companions 

 will take a pleasure in assisting him down-bill, seldom passing 



