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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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older the bird geta the longer the process lasts, but it generally 

 comes to a satisfactory coDclnsion. except where liealing food 

 and Hpiced condiments are used. The food during the moulting 

 time should be nourishing and cooling. Ground oata slaked 

 "witli milk are very good; lettuces are excellent; barleymeal, 

 sopped bread, groats from gruel, are ail good. All Htimulauts are 

 bad. A cool body is essential to the formation of healthy 

 feathers. The stub that is to form the feather must have a cool 

 and moist bed in which to grow. Such food as we have named 

 ■will supply it. Stimulants and heating food dry up all the 

 nutriment of the embryo, and it dies away. Inexperienced 

 people often advise hempseed. Nothing can be worse ; nothing 

 is more heating. The effect of feeding a moulting bird on 

 hempseed entirely, and then continuing it as the staple food, is 

 to turn the plumage nearly black. Where birds are fed on it 

 when the plumage should be growing, the feathers die before 

 they attain maturity. Blackened stubs take the place of a 

 bright and healthy plumage, itching follows, and the bird, to 

 allay it, positively eats away the flesh. This is more especially 

 the case with the flight feathers of the wing. Sugar has the 

 same effect on Parrots. 



Some breeds moult more easily than others. "We know no 

 bird that moults more easily than a Dorking ; none moult with 

 so much difficulty as the Spanish. Neither Houdans norCrt-ve- 

 Co!>ar3 are clever moulters, and we are almost disposed to say 

 that non-sitters are bad moulters. 



BUCKINGHAM POULTRY SHOW. 



[From a Correspondent.) 



This was held in connection with the forty-eighth annual 

 horticultural exhibition on Tuesday July 2Sth, and was a great 

 succesB, It is, we understand, to be continued annually, but 

 with some modifications, for however successfal any show 

 may be, it is rare indeed that some improvements cannot be 

 suggested for the future. One of the principal we believe will be 

 to throw open the competition, and increase the prizes, eo as to 

 have separate classes for chickens ; for on this occasion adult 

 and young birds competed together, and in some instances the 

 latter appeared to look rather disdainfully on their seniors in 

 their now tattered garb. Perhaps in no instance were the 

 effects of exhibition more apparent than in a good pen of Dork- 

 ings exhibited by the Rev. E. Bartrum, where one hen appeared 

 to be so much beaten that she crouched in one corner of the 

 pen, implying as plainly as actions could, " Give me rest time ; 

 I change my dress, and I shall not then be ashamed to face the 

 public again." 



The Game classes contained some very good birds, but many 

 of their owners appear to want a model for dubbing from the 

 yards of such exhibitors as Fletcher, Matthews, itc. There were 

 some very promising chickens in these classes. Black Spanish 

 were few in number, but good in quality. Cochins were very 

 good. Especially promising was a pen of Buff chickens shown by 

 Mr. J. K. Fowler, but they require a few weeks' more enjoyment 

 on their runs ere they do battle with their elders. Bantams 

 were all in one class, but are to be divided for the future. The 

 Any variety class contained a good pen of Miuorcas, also CrC-ve- 

 Cosurs and Houdans. 



Turkeys were but poorly represented. This we were sur- 

 prised at, as we know many good birds are reared in Bucking- 

 hamshire and the adjoining counties, but the Ducks and Geese 

 made up both in quantity and quality for their neighbours' 

 shortcomings. 



We cannot close these few remarks without mentioning for 

 the satisfaction of absent exhibitors, that we never saw a better 

 working Honorary Secretary and Committee, who took the 

 entire charge of the specimens committed to their care, 

 ministered to their wants, and stationed themselves at various 

 points, so that the whole Exhibition was under their eyes, 

 thereby saving many birds that large share of unlucky pokes 

 with sticks and even umbrellas from visitors that has become too 

 prevalent to be pleasant to either the birds or their owners. 

 Turner's pens were used, but as we have before remarked, they 

 would be much better if he would strain a piece of calico or 

 canvas along the backs; it would be lighter carriage, and not 

 cost much. With the open wire backs, especially the centre 

 rows, where they stand back to back, some such contrivance 

 would be most beneficial; birds would then face the public, in- 

 stead of as now continually trying to reach their neighbours. 

 The tent was crowded with visitors throughout the day, and all 

 the specimens were fed and repacked the same evening for the 

 return journey. 



OPEN CLASSES. 

 DoBKiNGS.— 2, Rev. E. Bartrum, Eerkhampstead ; J. Rodwell, Maid smore ton. 

 Game.— 1, S. Field, AmbrosdeD, Bic^st^r. 2. J. Rodwell. 



t-PANi9H.— ZT/rtC/c— 1. E. Winwood. Worcester. 2. W. NottaRR. Northampton. 

 Bhahmab.— I, H. Wyman, Peterborough. 2, A. F. Faulkner, Thrapatone. 



OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS 



DoRKiNoq.— 1, T. Gongh, Euckinghara. 2, J. Terry, Buckingham. Cock.— I, 

 G. M. Morecraft, Winslow. 



CncuiNs.— I, J. Rodwell. 2, A. F. F.inlkner. he, J. K. Fowler, Ayleahury. 

 Cocfc.— 1, J. K. Fowler, he, J. Gumey. Winslow. ' 



Gami!. — 1, S. Field. 2, A. C. RoRora, Euckingham. c, J, yjilmona, Maids- 

 moivton ; J. Bennett, Stown, CocK. — 1 aud he, a. i". Swain, Kadi-live. 



M'ANisH.— 1, T. CoatcH, ThornbiiroiiBh. a, W. White, Buckinjiham. 



Hambuhghs.— Goitt or i>iLver-pencilled.~i, A. F. Faulkiier. 2, Rev. A. G. 

 Ililtun, Westbury. lic,T. C HudHon, BuckiDghiiin. c, J.tiurney, Winblow. 



Hambukghs.— (?oW or Sitver-Kpangled.— l. J, tiurney. 



Brahma Puotra.— 1. J. Gumey. 2, J. Terry, he, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury, 

 Coc/c.—l. J. Rodwell. 2, J. Guiuey, 



EvNTAMa.— 1. T. Bradbury. BuckinKham. 2, J. Gurney. c, A. F. Faulkner. 



Any other Vakii'.tv. — 1, ,(. (liirncy (Minorca). 2, J. K. Fowler (Silkies or 

 Frt-uch). S. J. K. Tibbeila, BuelunKhum (Houdans). he, J. Steeden, Tingewiek. 



FAUMVAhD.— 1» J. Beuiittt. 2, E. Emorton, Buckingham. S, J. Treadwell, 

 Radchve. 



GEbSE.— 1, J K. Fowler. 2, Mrs. M. A. Oeborn, Maldemoreton. he, J. Tread- 

 well, Finmere ('Jt. 



Dvciis.—Aylt!8bin-^/.~l and 2, J. K. Fowler, he, J. Rndwell. e, C. Daviea* 

 Eucliiughaui. lioui-n.—l and "i, J. K. Fowler, he, T. Attwood,Leckhampt,tead. 



ToKKbYS.— 1, J. Bennett, 2, Mrs. M. A. Uuborn. 



CnicKENS.— 1, G. M. Morecraft, Winelow. 2, J. Terry, he, J. Steeden, 

 Tmgcwiek. 



SPECIAL PRIZES. 



Fowls.— 1, R. Soden, Buckingham (Gamei, 2 and 5, J. Steeden {Wbite 

 Silkies and Gold-pencille<l Uaniou' gha). S. W. Burnell, Buckingham (ailvcr 

 liumhurghs). 4, W. Hickman Gawcott (Golden Hamburghs). 



Docks. -1, A. Tyred, BuckingUarn. 2. T. Hands. M idamoreton. S, W. 

 ■\Vheeler. Buckingham. 4, J. Gunthorpe, Buckmgham (Aylesbury). 5, J. 

 Gilea, Buckingham. 



ExTHA pMizea. — Mrs. 1\I. A. Osborne, Maidamorcton Mill (Peacock); J, 

 Steeden (collection of Rabbits, Pigeons, aud FowIb). 



Judge.— Mr. "W. E. Jeffries, Ipswich. 



CASTLE DONINGTON POULTKT SHOW. 



This was held on July 20th in conjanction with a Floral Ex- 

 hibition in the grounds of the Hall Farm, Castle Donington, 

 Derby. 



Dorkings.— Cocfc.—l. S. W. Hallam, Whitwick. 2, Miss M. Murray. Thulaton, 

 c, H. Feast, Swansea. Hcjis.—i, M. M. Oaahmore.SheepBhed. 2, a. W. Hallam. 

 c, H. Feast. 



Brahmas.— Cocfc.— 1, Rev. R. Story & H. Story, Lockington Vicarage. 2, J. 

 Gunn, Coalville, he. Dr. J. Uolmea, Chestertieid ; R>?v. K. Story & H. Story. 

 e. A. Eyre, Castle Do-ungton. Hcns.~l, Dr. J. Holmes. 2 and ha, Rev. K. 

 Story & H. Story, c, W. Miiia, Diseworlh, 



Cochins.— Cotfc.—i, M. M. Cashmore. 2 and c. Rev. R. Story & H. Story, 

 Eens.—i, B. S Lowndes, Stoney Stratford. 2, M. M. Cashmore. he and c, Rev. 

 R. Story & H Story. 



Spanish.— Blat/c.—Cocfc—l, S, W. Hallam. 2, Hon. G. Hastinga, Donington 

 Park. Hens-—>, S. W. Hallam. 



Game. — C'ocfc.— 1, R. A. Barton, Caatle Donington. 2 and c. J. Richardson, 

 Loughborough, he. Earl oi Louduun, Donington Park. HeJis.—i, Earl of 

 Lounoun. 2. J. Richardson. 



B.i.nBURGHs.—^imiufled.—Cock.—'l, S. "W. Hallam. 2, G. T. Eaton, Castle 

 Donington. he, M. iU. Cashmore. Hens.—1,R. A. Barton. 2, M. M. Cashmore. 

 c, S. W. Hallam. 



B.AIHBTJROKS.— Pencilled —f^ock —"[, H. Feast. 2. G. Drucott, Hopwell Hall. 

 he, H. H. Thompson. Culeahill, Berks, c, J, Gunn. BeJis.—l, Dr. O. Hall> 

 bwadlincote, li, A. Brigga, Caatie Doiiington. he, H. H. Thompson, c, S. W. 

 Hallam. 



Any other Distinct Variety.— Coc/c.—l, Dr. C. Hall. 2, H. Feast, c, T. 

 Cawdell. Ke^worth. Hens.— I, H. Feast. 2, Rev. R. Story & H. Story. 



Any Variety.— C/((c/,:(?»i-—l, Mi93 M. Murray, Thulaton. 2, J. Richardson, 

 Lousrhborough. Extra 2, Rev. R. Story & H. Story, Lockington. he, W. Thorn, 

 Stanton-by-Bridge (a); M. M. Cashmore, Sheepahed. c, G. K. Pym, Belper; 

 Earl of Loudoun, 



Selling Class.~1, Mi83 JI. Murray, Thulstone. 2, M. M. Cashmore. he, C. 

 Spenaer. 



Bantams.— Coc/:.—l. M. M. Cashmiire. Hen.'^.—l, R. Rookesby, Stamford, Lin- 

 coln. 2, J. Richardson, he, Larl of Loudoun, c, H, Feaot. Swansea. 



Cottagers' Ci^iss—Any varietn.—Cock—l, W. Poxou, Luciiington. 2 and 

 3, A. Burton, Castle Doniugton. Hen.—l, 2, and 3, A. Burton. 



DvcKS.— Aylesbury.— 1, H H. Cashmore. 2. C. W. Stury, Castle Donington. 

 he. Rev. R. Story & H. Story. Any other variety.— 1, 1. Clifford, Caailw Doning- 

 ton. 2. G. T. Eaton. Castle Doniugton. 



Geese.— 1. J. Nicklinaon, laley Walton. 2, J. J. Brigga, King's Newton. hc> 

 — Porter. Lockington. 



ToREEYS. — 1. — Porter. 2, J. Nicklinson. ^ 



Prize for the greatest number of points in Poultry, M. M. Cashmore. 

 PIGEONS. 



Carriers.— 1. H. Parker, Lour Eaton. 2, M. M. Cashmore. 



ToaiBLERs.- 1 and 2, M. M. Cashmore, 



Fantails. — I and 2, M. .M. Cashmore. 



PonTERS.— I and 2, M. M. Cashmore. 



Owls. — 1 and i, M. M. Cashmore. lie, A. J. Barnes. Gloucester, 



TuRBiTS.— 1 and iie, M. M. Cashmore. 2, S. W. Hallam, VVhitwick. 



Jacobins. — 1 and 2, iVT. M. Ca hmore. 



Antwerps. — 1, Earl of Loudoun. 2. 1. Clifford, Castle Donington. 



Rabbits,— Z)ou6?e Lopiyed.—l, H. Robotham, Castle Donington. 2, M. M. 

 Cashmore. Heaviest.— I, H. Robotbam. 



Judges. — Rev. T. O'Grady and Mr. Marshall. 



LEICESTER POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW. 



The entries at this Show last year were somewhat in excess 

 of those of 1874, but it is most satisfactory to be able to say, 

 never has Leicester Show abounded in so many first-class 

 poultry as last week. la almost every case the winners were 

 birds of note throughout, the kingdom, and we may safely state 

 such an exhibition would have been a credit to any town in the 

 empire. Among the most notable breeds, perhapa, were Light 

 Brahmas, White Cochins, aud Buff and Partridge. K. S. S. 

 Woodgate, Esq., and Mrs. Agnes Williamson showed three pens 

 of Whites of such trauscendant merit, that the Committee at 

 once permitted an extra prize to be awarded, as they generously 

 did in some other instances. We caunot do otherwise than 

 speak most highly also of Mrs. Williamson's Light Brah^nas as 

 being especially praiseworthy. The Buff CocJiin chickens were 

 exceedingly fine and well shown, but the Gartic fowls were not 

 in nearly such good show condition as those exhibited here 

 in bygone years. No Hamhurghs competed except^ Golden* 



