June 16, 1863. ] 



JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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among amateurs th^ address of the owner was assumed — a report 

 scarcely credible, so long as even the number of the house is 

 added to the general address in the printed catalogue. 



The Geese, Turkeys, and Ducks were most praiseworthy. A 

 pen of Grey CaUs in the fancy variety of Ducks, was evidently 

 quite the pet of the company, they were the best pen ever shown 

 by Mr. Harvey Dutton Bayly. It was the subject of general 

 remark, that though the same sum of money was offered as 

 prizes for Buenos Ayrean Ducks as to any other breed, no entry 

 whatever ensued. This is the move remarkable, as the southern 

 counties have always excelled iu their production, and the 

 Bath and West of England Shows have usually called into com- 

 petition some of the best of them. It should be remembered 

 they are very ornamental, excellent in flavour, and easily reared, 

 ■whilst as layers few breeds exceed them. They are, it is ad- 

 mitted, somewhat prone to stray from home, particularly when 

 the temptation of some still-flowing river is within moderate 

 flight ; but this propensity is much modified by the manner of 

 rearing them, and can be prevented altogether if they are pinioned ; 

 nor does this latter arrangement seem to interfere at all with their 

 comforts or productiveness if carried into operation whilst duck- 

 lings. Among the Rouens shown were many exceedingly large 

 and well-marked birds, but dark bills are quite inadmissible, 

 however perfect otherwise. In a pen of this kind the owner ex- 

 hibited two drakes and two Ducks, which naturally led to dis- 

 qualification. Rules must be enforced. 



Among the curiosities that not uufrequently find an entrance 

 into the Any variety class, was a pen of four hybrids, the 

 product between the common English wild Pheasant and the 

 domestic fowl. They apparently elicited more attention from 

 visitors than any other single pen in the whole collection, and 

 certainly they were unusually interesting. To most of our 

 readers it is well known such hybrids are invariably mules, being 

 alike sterile whether mated to birds of the same kind as either 

 parent, or inter se. It may, therefore, with justice be said, that 

 their only useful position is the exhibition pen. As a rule, the 

 birds that are thus produced by an intermixture of the fowl and 

 Pheasant vary from each other extraordinarily in plumage ; but 

 in the case now named, the fowls in the best-selected pen in the 

 whole Exhibition could not have matched more perfectly. They 

 werefac-similes of each other, and certainly this trait of character 

 added most materially to the interest of the pen — so much so, 

 that it was constantly surrounded by inquiring visitors. Al- 

 though the lustrous copper colour of their general plumage 

 renders these hybrids so pleasing to the eye, those hitherto who 

 kept such specimens have generally at length been obliged to do 

 away with them as intolerable, on account of their inveterate 

 egg-eating propensities. 



This extra class brought into competition some excellent 

 Creve Coeurs, Brahmas, Black Hamburghs, and White Spanish 

 fowls. The neighbourhood of Exeter has for many years past 

 been celebrated for excellent specimens of this last-named singular 

 variety. They are reputedly excellent layers, but we should 

 imagine not equal to the Black Spanish, nor do we deem them 

 as being of equally hardy constitution. 



There was a very creditable display of Game Bantams, though 

 just at this period of the year it is not by any means the best 

 time for exhibiting them. The Sebrights were especially good, 

 the Silver-laced having quite the advantage as to perfection of 

 lacing. 



Some very beautiful little birds, that to casual visitors " seemed 

 to have no legs at all," were exhibited as Japanese Mufflers. 

 We should fancy them the best calculated of any fowls we have 

 yet seen for the rearing of Californian Quails, or any of the many 

 varieties of Partridges. 



There is always a very warm competition at the Bath and 

 West of England Society's Show as to Pigeons, and this year's 

 Show proved no deviation. It is very rarely that Pigeon-breeders 

 have so great a treat afforded them as the Show just closed at 

 Exeter. When it is taken into consideration that most fancy 

 Pigeons are now breeding, the merit of obtaining such a col- 

 lection is obvious, whilst it proves this year's liberal prize schedule 

 was generally appreciated. We noticed particularly a class of 

 Runts comprising nearly every known variety of colour ; Black 

 Mottles, Blues, Silver Duns, being here all shown in the highest 

 perfection. The perfection of plumage of some of the pens of 

 Archangels must not pass unnoticed. The classes for both 

 Almonds and for Short-faced Tumblers were well filled, Among 

 the Barbs were some of the best-headed birds we ever yet met 

 with, the class generally being both numerous and good. The 



Carriers were a grand collection, and the Powters were a class 

 good throughout. We were especially pleased with the Turbits, 

 as of late this beautiful variety of Pigeon has been very scantily 

 exhibited. The competition in the class for Fantails was great, 

 and the Any variety class was replete with numerous and ex- 

 ceedingly good specimens. 



A remarkable feature of this Show was, that not a single case 

 of disease was observable throughout the whole collection ; and 

 if care and attention can insure its continuance, we are satisfied 

 owners will be gratified on the return of their poultry. 



Spanish. — First, Viscountess Holinesdale, Linton Park, Staplehurst. 

 Second, J. K. Rodbard, Wrington. Third,— Brown, Sheffield. Highly 

 Commended, R. Wright, Highgate ; Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Petherton, 

 Bridgwater. 



Dorxing (Coloured).— First and Silver Cap (as extra prize for the best 

 pen 01 Black Spanish, or Grey Dorkings exhibited), Second, and Third, 

 Viscountess Hoimesdale, Linton Park. Highly Commended, Miss Mil ward, 

 Bristol. Commended, W. Watson, Calslock, Cornwall; W. Vickers, 

 Exeter ; J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury ; Major Altliam, Taunton. 



Dorking (White).— First, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford. 

 Second, Mrs. Beardinore, Farcham, Hants. Third, Rev. G. F. Hodson, 

 Bridgwater. Commended, Mrs. Beardmore ; Kev. G. F. Hodson. 



Cochin-China (Coloured).— First, Captain Heaton, Manchester. Second, 

 Mrs. 1J. Fookes, Wbitchutch, Blandtord. Third, B. T. Ford, Exeter. 

 Highly Commended, W. Vickers, Exeter. 



cochin-china (White). — First and Third, R. Chase, Balsall Heath, 

 Birmingham. Second, F. W. Zurliorst, Dublin. 



Game (White and Piles, &:.).— First, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, Man- 

 chester. Second, H. Adams, Beverley. Third, W. Dawson, Binniugham. 

 Highly Commended, Kev. G. S. Cruwys, Tiverton. Commended, M. Billing, 

 jun., Birmingham. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds). — First and Silver Cap (as an 

 extra prize for the best pen of Game fowls exhibited) and 'f bird, J. Fletcher, 

 Stoneclough, Manchester. Second, H. Adams, Beverley. Highly Com- 

 mended, \v. Watson, Calstock, Cornwall; W. Boyes, Beverley; Rev. G. S. 

 Cruwys; Rev. F. Watson, Woodbtidge, Suffolk ; S. Matthew, Stowmarket, 

 Suffolk; M. Billing, jun., Birmmgham. Commended, W. Watson; W. T. 

 Everard, Ashby-de-ia-Zouch; Vi . D. Eragmton, Bidcford, Devon; H. 

 Adney, Lympstone, Exeter. 



Game (Duckwings and other Greys and Blues). — First, F. Fletcher, 

 Stoneclough, Manchester. Second, H. Adams, Beverley. Third, Rev. 

 G. S. Cruwvs, Tiverton. 



Malay (Coloured or White). — First, W. Sykes, j un., Mite End, London. 

 Second, J. J. Fox, Devizes, Wilts. Third, W. Manfield, jun., Portesham, 

 Dorchester. 



Hamburgh (Golden and Pencilled).— First, J. E. Powers, Biggleswade. 

 Second, H. Beidon, Bradford, Yorkshire. Highly Commended, N. Barter, 

 Plymouth. 



Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled).— First, Viscountess Hoimesdale, Linton 

 Park, Staplehurst. Second, H. Beidon, Bradford, Yorkshire. Highly 

 Commended, T. W. Walsh, Worcester. 



Hamburghs (Gold or silver-spangled) . — First, I. Davies, Harborne, 

 Birmingham (Golden). Second, T. Davies, Newport (Silver). Commended, 

 H. Beiaon, Bradford. 



Polands (Black, with White Crests).— First and Second, T. P. Edwards, 

 Lyndhurst, Hants. 



Ast Otheb Variety.— First, Miss S. H. Northcote, Upton Pyne, Exeter 

 (White Spanish). Second, P. P. Cother, Salisbury (Pheasant Malay). 

 Tnird, E. Pigeon, Lympstone, Exeter (Cruve Ccears). Highly Commended, 

 C. Langley, Chudleigh, Devon (hybrid between red Game cock and hen 

 Pheasant) ; E. Pigeon (Brahmas) ; H. Beidon, Bradford, Yorkshire (Gold 

 Polands). Commended, J. Pares, Chertsey, Surrey ( Brahma Pootra) ; J. W. 

 Fowler, Aylesbury (Brahma Pootra; ; S. Dupe. 



Spanish Chickens (Black or White), — First and Second, J. R. Rodbard, 

 Wiington, Somerset. Commended, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. 



Dorking Chickens (Any variety). — First, C. H. Wakefield, Malvern 

 Wells. Second, C. Smith, Durnford, Salisbury. Commended, W. Watson, 

 Calstock, Cornwall ; Miss Willeox, Bristol. 



Game Chickens (Any variety) .—First, H. Adney, Lympstone, Exeter. 

 Second, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, Manchester. Highly Commended, H_- 

 Adney ; W. Rogers, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 



Cochin-China Chickens (Any variety).— First, R. Chase, Birmingham. 

 Second, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Highly Commended, W. Vickers, 

 St. Sidwell's, Exeter. 



SWEEPSTAKES. 



Game.— First and Silver Cnp (as an extra prize for the best Game cock, 

 Spanish Dorking, Cochin-China, or Game Bantaai cock), J. Fletcher, 

 Stoneclough, Manchester. Second, H. Adams, Beverley, Yorkshire. Third, 

 W. Boys, Beverley, Yorkshire. Highly Commendeu, J. Fletcher; H. 

 Adams; s. Matthew, Stowmarket, Suffolk ;.M. Billing, jun., Birmingham. 

 Commended, Rev, G. S. Cmwys, Tiverton. 



Dorkino.— Prize, Viscountess Hoimesdale, Linton Park, Staplehurst. 



Spas ish.— Prize, Rev. G. F. Hodson, Bridgwater. Highly Commended, 

 S. C. B. Pitman, Taunton. 



Game Bantam.— First, T. H. D. Bayly, Biggleswade. Second, W. Sykes, 

 jun., Mile End, London. Third, J. Camm, Farnstteld, Wilts. 



Bantams (Gold-laced).-First, T. H. D. Bayly, Biggleswade. Second, 



Rev. G.S. Cruwys, Tiverton. . Sa „„„j . H „ 



Bantams (Silver-laced). -First, R. Chase, Birmingham, second, T. H. D. 



B B y Sr B AM g f lwh«e e and Black).-Extra Prize, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch 

 First and Silver Cup (as an extra prize for the best pen ot Bantams of any 

 valietv exhibited. It was awarded to Black ones), Miss K. Charlton, 

 Bradford Yorkshire Second, Rev. G. S. Cruwys, Tiverton. Highly Com- 

 meniedf >Iv! G S. 6ruwys. Commended, R. Brotherhood, jun., Almonds- 



bU B^rM? J'Gamel -First, T. H. D. Bayly, Biggleswade. Second, J. 

 Camm SouthweU Notts .Highly Commended, J. Camm ; W. A. Deane, 

 SSrd Devon. Commended, W. A. Deane; E. Pigeon, Lympstone, 

 Exeter; R. Brotherhood, jun., Almondsbury, Bristol. 



