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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
{ July 4, 1878, 
of the Show, and next admiration of the spot chosen to hold it. 
Standing close to the orchestra and looking towards the sea it was 
a sight of marvellous beauty. 
The poultry Show was a long stride in advance and very superior 
to any we have before seen. As should be at an agricultural 
meeting Dorkings headed the list, inviting competitors for six 
prizes. There was, perhaps, less improvement in this class than 
in some others, but the fact is easily explained. Hampshire is be- 
come the home of some of the best Dorkings that are bred—birds 
that are “to the fore” in almost every prize sheet. We have no 
hesitation in saying the winners here would have had the same 
position anywhere, The two classes of Cochins were well filled 
with good birds, and well-known names will be seen among the 
distinguished. We thought there were birds of unusual merit in 
the Buffs and White. The Dark Brahmas were well represented, 
and the prize birds were very large and heavy. They were more 
numerous and more meritorious than their Light brethren. The 
exaggeration of the vulture hock in some instances would almost 
justify us in believing some amateurs seek to develope it as a prin- 
cipal beauty of these breeds. No breed showed more progress 
than the Spanish. Several of the pens were perfect. For many 
years Hamburghs were weak, and Pencilled and Spangled were 
shown in the same class; they were now divided and the entries 
improved in numbers and quality in consequence. There were 
good specimens in all the classes. The Houdans and Créve Ceurs 
were excellent. They proved here as elsewhere that the foreign 
breeds introduced into this country scon become better than their 
imported originals. They not only increase in size but in all 
points. There was a class of Langshans, some fine fowls among 
them, especially the first-prize pen. Polands are always weak, 
and this time was not an exception. Prizes were withheld, but 
the Judge was empowered in any such case to add those not 
awarded to other entries of great merit. The classes for Bantams 
were hard to judge; good specimens were common and entries 
were numerous. Some Black-breasted Reds were perfect, and 
some of the Blacks were faultless. The Variety class brought 
together the different breeds—Black Hamburghs, Malays, Anda- 
lusians,&c. Little could be said for Rouen and Aylesbury Ducks ; 
they produced neither numbers nor quality. The Varieties showed 
some of the best Buenos Ayrean we ever saw, and also some very 
tame Widgeon. 
It causes us to repeat that which we have often written—that 
as soon as all are agreed upon the points of any particular breed 
it is sure to be produced. There is great difference of opinion 
about vulture hocks, and in some specimens it is developed to an 
extent that borders on the ridiculous, the hocks almost touching 
the ground. It is a pity it cannot be decided whether the original 
Cochin is the bird to breed or the modern introduction. In the 
Spanish it was said the comb of the cock should be upright, and 
it isso. What would be thought of a new school that demanded 
lopping combs in Spanish cocks? There were very good entries 
of very good Game, but here again there was a noyelty, several 
pens were shown undubbed. We confess they do not look like 
Game, and show to a great disadvantage against their trimmed 
competitors. 
will fight, and also know that if they must fight it is a mercy to 
cut off comb and gills. As to the suffering of the operation, 
when these parts are removed they are given in small pieces to 
the patient, who always eats them. The birds shown were very 
good, but some of them are certainly too stilty. The quality of 
the Geese and Turkeys was excellent, but they were deficiert in 
numbers. 
The Pigeons alone would have formed a good show. The 
Carriers, Jacobins, Fantails, Dragoons, and Magpies were especially 
good. Antwerps were meritorious. No less than sixteen of the 
birds exhibited in Any other variety class figure in the prize 
sheet. The homing Pigeons brought twenty-five competing pens, 
and these again claimed sixteen notices at the Judge’s hands. 
Rabbits closed the Show. The long-eared measured between 
18 and 20inches. The Silver-Greys were very good in coat, and 
the Hare Rabbits were marvellously like Hares in appearance 
and habit. 
Mr. Baily was Judge. 
POULTRY.—DORKINGS.— Coloured.—1, P. Ogilvie. 2,Mrs. Radclyffe. 3, Mrs, 
J. Milward. Other varieties—1, T. C. Burnell. 2, P. Ogilvie. 3, J. T. Cable. 
COCHINS.— Buff.—i, Rey. G. F. Hodson. 2, Miss Pasley. 3, P. Ogilvie. Other 
varielies.—_1, Mrs. Radcliffe. 2, J. Buckmaster. 3, Rey. R. S. S. Woodgate. 
BRAHMAS.—Dark.—i, Mrs. Radcliffe. 2, H. J. Buchan. 3, W. V. Edwards. 
Light—, Rey. N. J. Ridley. 2, A. Ive. SPANISH.—1, E. S. Harris. 2.and 3, P. 
F.Le Suer. GAME.—Black Reds—i, H.M. Maynard. 2, W. Tyler. 3. E. Win- 
wood. Other varieties—1, E. Winwood. 2, F. J. R. Nunn. HAMBURGHS.— 
Gold or Silver-spangled—1, T. Reeves. 2,H. Pickles. 3, C. M. Damant. Gold 
or Silver-pencilled—1, J.T. Cable. 2, H. Pickles. 3, W. L. Bell. FRENCH.— 
Houdans—1, W. Howard. 2,C. M. Damant. 3,G. Day. Creves—l, R. Wing- 
field. 2,P.H.Le Suer. 3,J.H. Ward. LANGSHANS.—1, A. C. Crowd. 2, F.J. 
R. Nunn. 3, H. J. Buchan. POLANDS.—1, T. Norwood. 2, E. L. Harris. 
BANTAMS.—Game.—l, T. W. Anns. 2,7. Randall, jun. 3, R. Wingfield. Other 
varieties —1, R. Wingfield. 2,J. Buckmaster. 3, W.& J. Trask. ANY OTHER 
VARIETY.—1, H. Pickles. 2, G. F. Hodson. 3, J. Wiggins. 4, F. Stoodley. 
DUCKS.—Roven—1 and 3, P. Ogilvie. 2, Mrs. Radcliffe. Aylesbur-y—2, Mrs. 
Radcliffe. Fancy.—1 and 2, J. W. Kellaway. 3,R. H. Ashton. GEESE—1, E. 
Woodiord. 2, J.Farmer. TURKEYS.—1, Rey. N.J. Ridley. 2, T.D. B. Rawlins. 
PIGEONS.—POUTERS.—1 and 2, E. S. C. Gibson. CARRIERS.—I and 2, H. M. 
Maynard. 3, P.H. Jones. 4, W. D. Richardson. JACOBINS.—1 and 3, H. M. 
Maynard. 2, J.F. Loyersidge. FANTAILS.—1 and 2, J F. Loyersidge. 3, H. 
Those who know this breed best know that they ! 
M. Maynard. TURBITS.—1,C. Parsons. 2,P.H. Jones. DRAGOONS, J. D. 
Blackman. 2and3,J.Lush,jun. S{AGPIES.—1,W.Tomlins. 2, F.Bulley. 3, 
J.Tanner, jun. ANTWERPS.—Short-yaced.—1, J. E. Cottell. 2, W. D. Richard- 
son. 3, C. Parsons. ANY OTHER VARIETY.—1, H. M. Maynard. 2, J. D. 
Blackman. 4, P.H. Jones. HOMING.—1, Dr. Dabbs. 2,J.D. Blackman. 3, G. 
H. Billett, F. Brown. 4, G. J. Lenney. 
RABBITS.—LOP-EARED.—1, J. W. Vokes. 2and 3,R. Madgwick. BELGIAN 
ANY OTHER VARIETY.—1 and 2, 
HARE.—1 and 2, P. Ogilvie. 3, W. Shotter. 
J.Ellis. 3, F. R. Docking. 
DONCASTER POULTRY SHOW. 
THE annual Show was held at Doncaster, on the Racecourse, on 
the 26th, 27th, and 28th ult. The weather was excessively hot, 
and the number of visitors very large on all the days. Fortunately 
the poultry, &c., were shown under a permanent shed, where they 
were much cooler than if they had been under canvas, and yet 
one celebrated La Fléeche hen closed her career in consequence of 
the heat. The pens were well arranged, and ample space was 
afforded for the visitors. The entries were about fifty more than 
those of last year, and the quality was; far ahead of that of any 
previous year. 
Game headed the list. Black Red cocks were very poor with 
the exception of the winners. The first, a grand all-round bird, 
could scarcely show in a compact form on account of the heat ; 
second a fair bird ; and third very good but small and late-bred. 
Hens of that colour poor except the winners. Brown Red cocks 
were the best class of Game. The first a beautifully marked 
stag, excellent in style and fine in form; second not equal in 
colour and marking but full, better in chest and shoulder, and 
good in all Game properties ; the third was sadly out of order 
and showed badly, being flat and long in hock and not at all in 
show form, though said to be the cup bird at Thorne. Hens very 
good, throughout but somewhat out of feather. Duckwing cocks 
first a grand coloured bird, firm and good in style ; second a nice 
colour but very soft. Hens of that variety also good, the first 
one of rare quality and the next in points to thecup-winner. Pile 
cocks, first a smart bird well shown; second rather heavy 
feathered ; third a fair bird. Hens were a smart lot in all respects 
except feather, and many were in need of a moult. Dorkings 
were very good in both classes ; and Spanish about the best class. 
in the Show, although some of the best were a little coarse. 
Cochins, first and third were Buffs, and second Partridge. 
Brahmas were both good classes, and for the time of year in good 
feather. Hamburghs were mixed classes. In Silvers, first was a 
grand all-round pen of Spangles ; the second also of that variety ; 
and third Pencils. In Golden also Spangles were first, and Pencils 
second and third. Polis, first and second Golden, and third the 
recent importation—viz., Buffs, or more properly Buff-laced ; the 
hen a grand one, but the cock failing in crest. The cup for this 
section was awarded to a pen of Black Hamburghs, the cock, 
perhaps, about the best we have yet seen; second also a grand- 
pen of that breed ; and third La Fleche. There was one class for 
chickens; first was a fine well-grown set of Light Brahmas ; 
second Dark Brahmas. Bantams were the largest classes of all 
and mostly in good feather, the cup being awarded to a smal} 
pair of Black Reds. In the Variety class Blacks were very good 
and in the best of feather. 
Geese and Ducks were large and good, but mostly out of feather 
with the exception of the Bahamas and Chilian Teal in the 
Variety class. 
Pigeons through some unfortunate mistake were in pairs, and 
the entry was in consequence rather small, but there were some 
good specimens in all classes. 
2, J. A. & H. H. Staveley. Bentley. Hen. 
W. Brierley. 3, H. E. M Pile or White—Co J. F. Walton. 2, R. 
Walker. 3, J. E. Crof —1l, C. W. Brierley. J. E. Crofts. 3, J. F. 
Walton. DORKINGS.—\Silver-Grey.—! and 2, W. Roe. 3, H. Beldon. An: 
rartety—1 and 2, B. Smith. 3, J. Chester. SPANISH.—1, J. Rawnsley. 2, H. 
Beldon. 3, J. Bowes, jun. COCHINS.—1, H. Beldo: 2, W. Mitchell. 3, R. P. 
Percival. BRAHMAS.—Light—l, G. B. C. Breeze. 2, F. Holt. 3, A. Bigg. 
Dark—1, J.F. Smith. 2 and 3, W.Scholefieid.. HAMBURGHS.—Silver-spangled 
or Pencilled.—1, J.Rawnsley. 2and3,H.Beldon. Golden-spangled or Pencilled. 
—1, H. Beldon. 2and 3, J. Rawnsley. POLANDS.—1 and 3, H. Beldon. 2, R. 
Newbitt. ANY OTHER VARIETY.—Cupand 1, H.Beldon. 2,J.F.Walton. 3, 
J. Rawnsley. ANY VARIETY.—Chickens—1, H. W. & H. King. 2, B. Smith. 
GUINEA FOWLS.—1, F. Clater. 2, J. Rawnsley. DUCKS.—Avylesbury.—t and 2, 
E. Snell. 3, W. Stonehouse. Rouen—l, E. Snell. 2, W. Bygott, jun. <Any 
other variety—1 and 2, A. & W.H. Silvester. 3, W. Bygott,jun. TURKEYS.— 
1, Mrs. Batty. GEESE—1, J.F. Crowther. 2,G. Pounder. 3,E.Snell. SELLING 
CLASS.—1, R. Newbitt. 2, A. & W. H. Silvester. 3,J. Jackson. BANTAMS.— 
Black-breasted and other Reds—Cup and 1, E. Walton. 2, A.°S. Sugden. 3, W. 
Roe. Game.—l, E. Walton. 2,A.5.Sugden. 3,4. E.Ward. <Any other variety 
except Game—1, H. W.& H. King. 2, J.F.Crowther. 3, A. & W. H. Silvester. 
PIGEONS.—CARRIERS.—1, J. E. Crofts. JACOBINS.—1, J. E. Crofts. 2, J. 
Darby. ANTWERPS.—1,J.Shackleton. 2,W.Hough. ANY OTHER VARIETY. 
—l and Extra 3, J. E. Crofts. 2,J.Thresh. FANTAILS.—1,J. F. Loyersidge. 2, 
J. Darby. SELLING CLASS.—1, A. Travis. 2, J. E. Crofts. 
JvpGE.—Mr. E. Hutton. 
RABBIT REARING. 
AS soon as the young are five or six weeks old the question of 
separating them from the doe should be considered. Many fanciers 
young and inexperienced buy acouple of Rabbits for breeding, and 
