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JODBNAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GABDENEB. 



1 September 30, 1875. 



logue. There were nine pers. We did not fancy the quality 

 was quite equal to the usual style here, but the cup pen were a 

 fine pair all round. Brahmas, too, were classed together. We 

 generally find a good pen or two from Stoke Park at this Show, 

 Mr. Wragg making it hia " opening day ;" but this year Lady 

 Gwydyr's name is not in the catalogue. The cup pen was a 

 grand pen of chickens, the cockerel especially good and large. 

 The winning Lights, too, were good; but we hope next year 

 to find Brahmas having two cla.sses. Spanish made a fine 

 class. It is quite pleasant to tell of fifteen pens being entered 

 in one class when Long Sutton only mustered three pens in two 

 clasEes with six prizes. A very good pair of adults won the 

 cop, being Jarge in face and good in combs : second went also 

 to very nice old birds; while a promising pen of chickens took 

 the third place ; 2G (Mills), a nice pen of chickens, and so was 

 the same exhibitor's pen 27, but the latter were younger birds. 

 Coc/i;'«s had three clasEes. The Buffs made the largest class, 

 and Whites next. In Buffs a splendid pair of chickens won the 

 cup; second also a promising pair of birds; third only middling. 

 We thought there were two or three other pens here well worthy 

 of notice. Partridges were very fine, the winners all good ; 

 the first chickens really splendid, and we almost thought the 

 Cochin cup should have come here, the cockerel being such a 

 beauty. Whites were a good lot; all the prizes were won by 

 adults. Mr. Fowler sent a good pen of chickens in this class. 

 Game had only one class, and consequently only six entries 

 were made. A very well-shown pair of Duckwings of fine 

 colour won the cup. Here, ngain, we recommend next year 

 another class being made ; exhibitors will not send in a general 

 class of any colour. French made a fine collection, and we 

 thought the prizes fairly awarded; the Creves were especiilly 

 good. Hamhiirghs had two classes, and the quality was first- 

 class. A splendid pen of Silver-pencils won the cup; second 

 going to good Golden. Spangles were very nice, one or two of the 

 Golden cockerels being especially good in markings and points. 

 Americans had a class, and came seven pens strong. A beauti- 

 ful pen of White Leghorns won the cup; second also going 

 to nice White chickens ; 89 (Kitchen), neat Brown Leghorns ; 

 94 (Fowler) Plymouth Rocks. Game Bantams had but one 

 class and five entries. They evidently resented this insult of 

 having but one class as much as their larger relations. The 

 quality was fair. The Variety Bantam class were six pens in 

 number. Nice Blacks first and third ; and fair Golden-laced 

 second ; 105 (Cambridge), good Blacks. The Variety class was 

 excellent. Polands were the best; the first-prize birds being 

 very grand. 



Aylesbury Duchs were not as strong in numbers as we should 

 have expected in this their own birthplace. Mr. Fowler was 

 well to the front with two noble pens, and once more kept-up 

 the honour of his town. Rouens also were very good, and the 

 quality even. In variety Ducks Mr. H. B. Smith cleared the 

 lot with nice fancy birds. For Lady de Rothschild's ±'5 5s. cup 

 for best pen of Aylesburys under certain conditions, only four 

 pens appeared. A nice pen secured the cup, and the others 

 were good, but we certainly expected to find more competition 

 for this piece of plate. Geese were good, but again only four 

 pens in number. The quality was, however, excellent, and all 

 noticed. We were eurprised to find no class for Turkeys here. 

 Being a branch of an agricultural show, surely Turkeys should 

 have a chance of distinguishing themselves, though we are 

 afraid they do not often do it, judging from the few entries we 

 have of late seen in the Turkey classes. The Sale class was 

 large. The price per pen was 'limited to 30.s., nevertheless 

 many of the birds were very fair specimens, and an extra prize 

 was awarded. 



Mr. M. Leno was the Judge, and his awards gave satisfaction. 

 We publish full prize list below. 



DOBKINOS.-Cup, Ecv. E. Bartrum, Bcrkhampstoad. 2, J. Taylor, Dorking. 

 3, J. Gee. Oxford. /iC. E. Woodford. Kidlicgton. 



Brahmas. — Cup, H. Linawood, Creetini;. 2, Mrs. A. Tindal, Aylcsbnry. 

 8, J. 1 one, Bromley Common, c, E. Kendrick, jiin., LichSeld: J. K. Fowler, 

 Aylesbury. 



Spanish.— Cup. R, Wright, Holloway Poad, London. 2 and v^u, D. M. Mills 

 J.ewport Paenell. S, W. Notlag-, N.irtlinmplon. he, H. Ecldon, Goitatook: 

 Mrs Allsopp. Worcester, c D M. Mills ; Mrs. Allsopp. 



OrcaiNs.-Bu/r.— 1, Mrs. Tindal. •!, A. Darbv. Little Ness. 3, E. Winwood, 

 Worcester, c. Mrs. Allsopp Pai(rW|7e.-l and 2, Mrs. TindoL .S. J. K. Fowler 

 Wlute.~\ and 3. Cipt G. F. Talbot. Eden Bridge. 2, C. Bloodworth, Cheltenham. 

 he. Mrs. A. Tindal. c, J. K. Fowler. 



Oajie.— Cup and 3. S. Matthew, Stowmarket. 2, H. E. Martin, Scalthoroe 

 he. E. Wmwood. c, G. H. Fitzherbert, Scvenoaks. 



French.— 1, H. Feast. Swansea. 2. J. K. Fowler. S, E. Burrell, Farringdon. 

 he. W. Drmg, Faversham. c. W. Cutlack. Littleport. 



Hambdrohs. — OoW or Silver-iKncUlcd. — 1, H. Beldon. 2, J. Eobinson. 

 Garstnng. 8. C. Jndson. Peokham. te, H. Beldon; J. Carr, Swansea. Oold 

 orti!lver-gi)aTiol<:<l.-i, H. Beldon. 2, J. Hobiuson. 3, J. Long, he, J. Long ; 



American Fowls.— Cup and 3, J. K. Fowler (While Leghorns). 2, E. Burrell 

 (While Leghorns), c, A. Kitchen, Westerham ; A. Ward, Wimpolo Street, 

 London ; J. K. Fowler (Plymouth Rocks). 



Bantams.— Oninc-l, E. Winwood. 2, W. Adams, Ipswich. 3. A. Darby. 

 ^711/ other variety.— I. W. K. Shacklcton, Bradford. 2, E. Pritchard, Tettcnhall, 

 Wolverhampton. 8, H. Beldon. 



Ant other Distinct VAjtiiTY.— 1 and 3, H. Beldon. 2, A. Darby. )ic, J. 

 Robinson. 



DuoKs.- .fl)/!,'»6iirj/.— Cup and 2, J. K. Fowler. 3, J. Hedges, Aylosbury. 

 he, 1 Knigsley. Aylesbury. Bouen.—l and 2, W. Evans, Prescott. 3,' J. Gee. 

 nc, Mrs. Kadcljffo, Hyde, c, E. Woodford. Any otiier variety.— Cav, 2, and 3, 



H. B. Smith, Broughton, Preston, vhe, J. Walker, Rochdale; W. Boutcher» 

 Lancaster Road, London, he, J. Walker; W. Bouteher. Aylesbttrij.-CnPt'W. 

 Roberts, Long Marston. he, Mrs. E. Marshall, Cusgarne, St. Day. c, F, 

 Payne, Jan., Aylesbury. 



Geese.— 1 and 3, J K. Fowler. 2, Mrs. Radcliffe. ftc, T. Kingsley. 



Sfllino Ci.a8s.-^1. Mrs. A. Tindal. 2, J. Hedges. 3, G. Bentley. Extras, 

 W. Weston, Aylesbury. /tc,W. Soton, Aylesbury; Mrs. AUsopp; W. Clarke, 

 Aylesbm-y ; J. K. Fowler, c, Mrs. Allsopp; J. K. Fowler. 



LONG SUTTON POULTRY SHOW. 



This was held on the 22nd and 23rd inst. The entries this year 

 were not in numbers as good as usual, but the quality was quite 

 up to the mark. We miss many familiar names in the catalogue, 

 but suppose that other shows nearer home kept the birds away. 

 It seems to us a remarkable thing that committees will allow 

 their shows to clash so much, for last year Aylesbury and Long 

 Sutton held their shows on the same days, and we should have 

 thought they would have learnt better. We notice ten days to 

 spare in October before the Alexandra Palace when there is no 

 exhibition to be held, and we should recommend some society 

 which has hitherto clashed with another, and so damaged the 

 interests of both, seizing upon this date at once, for it will soon 

 be snapped-up. Dates of shows in these days must be fixed early 

 and advertised continually if success is desired in the number of 

 entries. The Polish classes have disappeared this year, and 

 possibly this was the cause of the absence of our Yorkshire 

 friends. The Show was nicely managed, and the pens of Turner's 

 were well arranged. Mr. Helliwell, jun., looked after the birds, 

 and kept to hia duties well. Mr. Teebay awarded the poultry 

 prizes, and Capt. Heaton those of the Pigeons, and both gentle- 

 men performed their parts in a satisfactory way. 



The first class was for Dorking cocks or cockerels, but only 

 two entries were made, and of them a good Coloured cockerel 

 was the winner. In Dorking hens a very fine Silver- Grey came 

 in between two splendid Coloured birds, and they made a beau- 

 tiful trio. Cochins were small classes ; the quality was, how- 

 ever, good. In Buff cockerels the winner was a well-grown 

 bird of even colour ; second and third also good. In the other 

 Buff class fine pullets were first and second, third going to a 

 fair old hen. Partridges were good, the first cockerel especially 

 so. In the other Cochin classes most of the prizes went to the 

 Whites. The first cockerel was smart and nice in shape ; second 

 a very promising bird, but as yet unfurnished, lately come from 

 Pembury we believe ; and third a Black. White hens were very 

 good and nicely shown. Dark -BraAmns were capital. A beau- 

 tiful cockerel with much style and feathering won first, while 

 the same exhibitor's grand hen landed him the extra of this 

 section ; the second went to a well-marked pullet, but not enough 

 " cushioned " for our taste. Only four Light cocks were entered. 

 Of them the winner was a good chicken of great promise. In 

 hens a grand old bird was first ; she was beautiful all round, 

 and must be one of the Queniborough lot we should think; 

 second went to a very pretty pallet. Samhurglis mustered 

 miserably : only six pens of Spangles for six prizes ! This is 

 easy winning with a vengeance; but the quality of this half- 

 dozen was very good, and they deserved their places. Pen- 

 cilled, too, were poor classes in numbers. A nice Gold won the 

 extra, but the winning Golden-spangled must have been close 

 on him for this honour. The Pencilled pullets were good, all 

 being of the Golden variety. The first pullet was clear in 

 markings and generally good. Game were very weak in quantity, 

 the quality being good. Only sixteen entries were made for 

 twelve prizes; the extra went to a splendid Duckwing, good in 

 carriage and head. The Black Reds were very fair. A good 

 Brown Red pullet won in the other hen class, nice Piles taking 

 the other two places. Spayiish made the worst exhibition of 

 the lot. We were fairly amazed to see only three pens com- 

 peting for six prizes ! The winners were fair specimens. French 

 were very good — in fact, almost the two best classes in the Show, 

 fifteen out of seventeen birds coming in for notices. In the 

 cocks CrOves won all the prizes, and so they did in the hens, 

 and it was something to win in such company. Brown Leghorns 

 had a dozen entries; most of them were chickens. Had there 

 not been an American class also at Aylesbury on the same day 

 the muster would doubtless have been even better. Mr. Kitchen's 

 were nice birds and well shown. The seconds were also neat 

 chickens. The Variety classes were small. In cocks a Malay, 

 Black Hamburgh, and Poland won in the order named, a- 

 splendid Golden Poland hen winning also in next class and 

 taking the extra. Bantams were beautiful classes, and, in fact, 

 were the best part of the Show. A very stylish Black Red 

 cockerel won the Bantam extra. In the other cock class a 

 smart Pile came in first; second also went to a nice specimen 

 of this colour. The hen classes were very good. A beautiful 

 Brown Red won first, second going to a neat Pile, and third a 

 pri tty Duckwing. Black Bantams were good. In the Variety 

 class Mr. Leno's Silver-laced again won him first, a pood White- 

 booted bird being second, and White Rose-combs third. Water- 

 fowl were grand classes. The Rouens simply splendid, no 

 less than nine pens coming in for notices deservedly. The 

 extra went to a well-grown pair of Aylesbury ducklings. Every 



