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JOURNAL OF HOETICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GARDENEB. 



[ Angnst Bl, 1873. 



appeared broody. Eight of her own eggs were put under her. 

 She sat as closely as conld be desired during the three weeks of 

 incubation and has hatched seven chickens, and now bids fair 

 to be a good mother. She sat in the same neet in which she 

 always laid. I may add that she is quite pure, having been bred 

 directly from prize birds.— H. Welch, Gamdford, Cornwall. 



ROCHDALE POULTRY SHOW. 



This was held in the grotinds of C. M. Eoyds, Esq., Greenhill, 

 Rochdale, on the 23rd inst. There were upwards of five hundred 

 pens of ponltry, Pigeons, and Kabbits. 



Spanish headed the list, the entries being few and the qnality 

 moderate. Of Cochins, Buffs, Whites, and Partridge were very good, 

 all the most noted exhibitors competing. Brahnas were also good, 

 noticeably the first-prize pen and Mr. Taylor's chickens. Game were 

 few, bnt very choice. "We do not remember ever having seen a better 

 Pile than the first- prize cock. Of Polands, both the adnlt and young 

 birds were good. In adults Silvers were first, Golden second ; in 

 chickens a fine pen of Silvers stood first. Golden second, and a very 

 handsome pen of White-crested Blacks received a high commendation. 

 The HamhurgTi classes contained most of the well-known winners, the 

 entries were, however, smaller than we had anticipated for Lancashire ; 

 the quality, nevertheless, was very good. The Golden-spangled was, 

 perhaps, the best chicken class ; in fact, we have seldom seen better 

 at this season. The first-prize pen contained a very handsome 

 cockerel, and the second an nnnsnally good pullet. Mr. Pickles' 

 highly- commended pair were first-class, and were well worthy of a 

 prize. In Silver chickens the first-prize birds stood clearly out in a 

 good competition. In Black chickens the first prize went to a fine 

 well-grown pen. Adult Dorhings were sadly out of feather. The 

 chicken class contained some well-developed birds, the first-prize one 

 especially so, but the pullet was scarcely to our liking in colour ; the 

 second-prize hen was better in colour, but not so large. For Any 

 other distinct breed, the first prize went to good CrOve-Cojurs, the 

 second to Sultans. In chickens, Crcve-Ca?urs and Houdans were the 

 recipients of the prizes. Game Bantams, if we except the winners, 

 were a very moderate lot. We are afraid this breed is at present 

 making little progress. The class for Any other variety of Bantams 

 was about the best in the Show, containing Sebrights, Blacks, Whites, 

 Pekins, and Japanese, the first prize being taken by Silver-laced 

 (local), and the second going to a magnificent pen of Whites. 



Dicchs were very good, especially the winning Eouens. Geese and 

 TwTceys were also well represented. 



The Pigeon department was peculiarly attractive, many of the most 

 successful English exhibitors having sent their best birds. Pouters 

 were shown as single birds, with four classes allotted to them. Mr. 

 Fulton was the principal prizetaker with very fine specimens. Carriers 

 had sis classes, with a very keen competition, Mr. Fulton's prize 

 Blacks and Duns being particularly noticeable. Almond Tumblers 

 were a good class. In the class for any other variety of Tumblers, 

 the first prize went to very pretty Black Mottles, the second to a 

 beautiful pen of Black Kites. Dragoons had two classes, each being 

 well fiUed. In the class for Blues, a grand pair, good in all points, 

 was first. The other first prize was taken by capital Yellows, In the 

 competition for the medal presented by Messrs. Ottley, of Birming- 

 ham, for the best pair, Mr. Yardley's first-prize Blues well merited 

 the honour they obtained. Antwerps were well represented and good. 

 In foreign Owls both prizes went to Whites. Mr. Fulton exhibited a 

 fine pair of Blues deserving a position. In the class for Red or Yellow 

 Turbits, good Reds took both prizes ; while for Any other colour 

 Blacks were first, and very good Blues second. 



The other classes do not require particular description. 



The Rabbits were well represented by valuable specimens in the 

 sis classes, exclusive of the Selling class, and numbered about fifty- 

 five entries — Lop-eared bucks, six entries ; Lop-eared does, four ; 

 Angoras, ten ; Himalayan, eight ; Silver-Greys, eight ; Any other 

 variety, twelve ; and the Selling class, seven. The first-prize Lop was 

 a valuable specimen, well marked, and possessing points of excellence 

 to entitle him to the creditable position he took. Ears 21J inches by 

 45 wide. The second prize went to a broad heavy Rabbit evidently 

 not quite through his " moult." Ears 214 by 4 J inches. The highly 

 commended pen appeared in no unworthy position as compared with 

 his two neighbours, and was well formed and of good carriage. Ears 

 21 inches by 4|. The first-prize tortoiseshell doe claims notice, 

 as her general formation and appearance were good, and the outline 

 of the back was to my mind in true proportion and of graceful appear- 

 ance. Ears 20£ inches by 4^. The second prize was taken by a young 

 Black of great promise with ears 20^ inches long by 4^ wide. Mr. C. 

 Gravil's highly commended doe has ears 20| inches long by 4i wide, 

 and is a neat well-formed animal. The Lops as a whole I decidedly 

 pronounce good, not so much as to length of ears, bnt in other points 

 essential to a good Lop. I would suggest that the pens in future for 

 these animals be some 3 or 4 inches larger, as large Rabbits like to 

 stretch out, especially in warm weather, and then their large propor- 

 tions are very evident, and form a contrast to their more diminutive 

 neighbours. 



The Angoras were tolerably large, well-woolled, and of a fineness of 



quality which I prefer to size. Some specimens appeared to be the result 

 of in-and-in breeding rather more than I think is desirable to insure 

 large and healthy stock. The first prize went to a large specimen, 

 wool fine, and with care in the dressing it would present even a more 

 attractive and showy appearance. The second-prize Angora was large,, 

 rather shorter in the wool, evidently in a state of " moult," yet with a 

 fine head and eye of the right form, and worthy her position. Both. 

 these two were does. 



The Himalayan class was good, and required consideration to decide- 

 as to the one possessing the most merit. The first of Mr. B. S. Roth- 

 well to my mind was almost perfection, as all the extremities were so- 

 uniformly shaded of the dark hue which I prefer. The second-prize 

 specimen was probably equal in this respect, except in one point. 



The Silver-Greys were very good, and almost all presented the true 

 Chinciiilla shade in the fur, and that general in its appearance ; and 

 the large valuable first-prize doe was a good specimen. The second- 

 prize one was by no means a discreditable neighbour, and fully deserved 

 its position. 



The Any other variety class presented some excellent Belgian Hare 

 and Dutch Rabbits. The first-prize large Belgian is well marked, and 

 of a shade which I prefer for this variety ; it presented an agreeable 

 contrast to the wee Dutch Grey and White second-prize Rabbit. 

 Some Belgians belonging to Mr. S. G. Hudson were fine and large. 

 In the Selling class the fine Yellow and White first-prize Lop doe 

 claims commendation as a specimen of what a Lop should be. ^ She 

 was not in very good order, yet the points of excellence were too evident 

 to be overlooked. The second-prize buck gives promise of value, 

 though rather dark. 



I regret to have to find fault with the owners of such valuable pets 

 for not bestowing upon some of the animals noticed a little more care 

 and close examination, so as to insure their comfort at least, if not 

 their health, and would suggest that every specimen forwarded for 

 exhibition should be carefully inspected. This, I regret to say, hai 

 not been the case, at least not with the scrupulous care which I think 

 requisite, especiallv the ears ; for the same complaint I made in my 

 last report must be'reiterated. I look upon the Judge as not only the 

 awarder of prizes, but an authority as to the state in which each, 

 occupant of the pen is presented to his notice as regards health, &c. 

 I by no means wish to be misunderstood, and here state that no 

 unhealthy Babbit was found at Rochdale, but one or two would have 

 been none the worse of a more minute inspection previous to leaving 

 their homes.— Chaeles Eaysos, Dithlury, near Mancliester. 



Spanish.— 1 and 2, C. W. Erierley, Middleton. Chickens.— 1, A. Mollins,. 

 Standeford, Wolverhampton. 2, Clews & Adkins, Walsall. 



CocHiNs.-Cin/inmoK and Buff.-l and he, W. A. Taylor, Manchester. 2, H. 

 Lacy. Hebden Bridge. Chickeiis.-i, E. Leech, Rochdale.- 2, G. bidgwict, 

 Kvddlesden Hall, Keishley. he, W. A. Taylor ; H. Yardley, Bmmngham .^ny 

 other Varietil.-l, J. Sichel, Timperley. 2, E. Leech, he, A. Bamford, JMcUe, 

 ton ; W. A. Taylor. Chickens.-l and 2, C. Sidgwick. lie, A. D. Cochrane- 

 Stourbridge. _ „ . ^ „ ct -rr^,.....- i,„ t 



BKiHMis.-Jn!/ Colour.-l, H. Lacy. 2^1. F. Ansdell St. Helen ^ Jic J. 

 Ashworlh, Rochdile (Dark). Chickens.-l, W. A. Taylor^ 2 and he, J. Ashworth. 

 GiME.-l and 2, C. W. Brierley. Cock.-l and 2, C. W. T^nerley. Chiclens.- 

 1, C. W. Brierley. 2, A. Milne, Rochdale, he, J. Carlisle, Earhy. 



PoLASDS.-l and 2, H. Beldon. lie, W. GamoD, Chester. Cliicl.eiw.-1, H. 

 Beldon. 2 and lie, P. Uns-n-orth, Lowton. ttii..o ,-.,., TraTT.-,r 



nAilB,:v.aHS.-aolden-spangkd.-i, H. Beldon. .2 H. Piclles, I'M'. Eajby-. 

 he, H. Beldon. Chickens.-l, J. Statter, New Brighton, 2, J. Chadderton. 

 iK- H.Marlor, Denton, Manchester; H. Pickles, liin. Sdvcr-spam'edsr^U. 

 Pickles, jun. 2, H. Beldon. Chickens.-l and lie, H Beldon 2^^ H. Pickles, 

 jiin. Golden-pencilled.-l, H. Beldon. 2, W. Smith, he H. Pickles jim. 

 Cluekcns.-l, J. Wrigley. 2, T. Wrigley, iim., Tonge. lie^ H. Beldon ^ H. 

 Pickles, jun. ; J. Webster, Whitby. Silver-pencilkd^hn. Beldon. .,, a. 

 Pickles, jun. Cliicfcens.-l, H. Pickles, jun, 2, H- BeMon Btoct -^ 1. 

 Walker. 2, C. Sidgwick. lie, H. Beldon. c;ilcSe>ie.--l, C. Sidgwick. .., W. A. 

 Taylor, lie, HeUeweU S: Hoyle, Limih, Newchurch ; T. » alker, jun. 



roEKisGB.-l, J. Stott. 2, J. H. Slott, Preston. Ch'ekem.-l.Vi.S. Km„, 

 Rochdale. 2, T. E. Kell, Wetherby. lie, E. Leech : J. Mandle Rochdale. 



A^■T OTHER Variety except Baniahs.-I, J. Sichel. . 2, G. Anderton, Ac- 

 cringlon (White Sultans), lie, T. Waddington, Feni'cowles, Blackburn. 

 CliicAeiis.-l, J. J. Maiden, Biggleswade (Creve-Cceur). 2, J. Sicnel. 



Game B,iNTAMS.-.lKi; rnifeto.-l, W.L. Entms e. 2.T.Sha ples. '•'^^■^' 

 Morris. Cock.-l, T. Sharpies, Crawshaw Booth, RawtenstaU. /■ /l\-.'^- 



Entwisle, Westfleld, Cleokheaton. he, J. W. Morns, R°S''t''i'^-.i,"-?„ ,,. 

 Variety except Game— 1, J. -W-MoTTis. 2. H. Beldon. 3, S. i. K. Asmon. «c, 

 C. W. Brierley ; J. Watts, King's Heath, Birmingham. 



DDcKS.-.flyles6iii-.i/.-l and 2, E. Leech, lie, J. H- Stott, f ""f"; Sc??son' 

 T. G. Wakefield, Newton-le-WUloivs. lie, J. Ashworth ; E. Leech J . acoison, 

 Little Byrom, Newton-le-Willows. Amj other rariety.—l, C. w. urieiiej.. 

 2, J. H. Stott. lie, W. Earnshaw, Rochdale. „ ,, ..,„ j 



GEESE.- irliitc.-l and lie, E. Leech. 2, T. Statter. ]un. Qreyo, Monica.— 

 l.J.H.Stott. 2,E.Leech. lie, T. Statter, jun. Goslings (any colourl.—l, J. u.. 

 Stott. 2, E. Leech. 



Tdmleys.— 1, H. Mcrkin. 2, T. Statter, jun. ., o tj t „...i, TTr„a 



Selling CLAss-Coel-.-l, J. T. Travis, Rochdale. 2 and 3, E. Leech. Uens. 

 —1, Birch & Boulter, Sheffield. 2, A. Bamford. S, E. Leech. 



PIGEONS. ^ I X. 



PouTEE.-iJeiZ or Xelloto.-Cock.—l and 2, R. Fulton, Deptford. ««; ^j 

 Homer, Harewood. Hen.-l and /le, R. Fulton. 2, E. Homer. -Ini/ otfter 

 Cotoiir.-Coeii.-l and 2, R. Fulton, lie, E. Fulton ; E. Homer. Hen.— 1 ana 

 lie, R. Pulton. 2, E. Horner. -c-wit™ . T- 



CAiiRiEEB.-Blact.-Coei-.-l. R. Fulton. 2. G. J. Taylor, lie, R. Fulton , 1. 

 Waddington. Heii.-l, R. Fulton. 2, E. Homer, lie, T. Waddington , K. 

 Fulton (2); J. Stanley, Salford, Blackhuin. Biiic.-Coel;.-l and 2, B. lulton. 

 lie, J. H. H.arvcy, Sheffield; J. C. Ord. Lupus Street. Pinilico ; E. C. Stretcn, 

 Ormskirk. Hen —1, W. Massey, Spalding. 2, J. Chadwick. lie, K. Fulton , J. 

 Watts. Anu otiier Colour.— Coek.—l, R. Fulton. 2, H. Yardley. Bummgham, 

 he, J. C. Old; W. Massey. Hen.— 1, R. Fulton. 2, T. Waddmgton. lie, a, 

 Yardlev ; J. H. Harvey. , .^^,, . „^nr,„ 



TcMBLEES.-.llmoiiii.— 1, E. Homer. 2, F. Moore. Bnmley. "hole class 

 highly commended. Balds or Beanh.—l and 2, J. Fielding, jun., Rochdale, 

 he, W. Kitchen, Fcniscowles, Blackburn. Any other Variety.— } ^^i^^ ^• 

 Mirinitt, Healey Vicarage, Rochdale, he. J. Ford, Monkwell Street, London. 



Owls.— Foreiim.- 1, J. Fielding, jun. 2, G. J. Taylor. Whole class highly 

 commended, i^iiolin/i.— 1, A. Magnall, Broughton. 2, J. Watts. 



Barbs.- Blarfc.-l and 2. R. Fulton, lie, G. J. Taylor. Any other Colour.— 

 1, E. Homer (Dun). 2, R. Fulton, he, 3. Stanley, 



