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JOUKNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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me din m- sized face, but of super-excellent quality ; the second also a 

 fine specimen ; the third had long lobes, but a rather poor face. 

 The cup pallets were but middling, and decidedly inferior to the second- 

 prize pair, which was the best in the class ; third not nearly matured, 

 and will be better in a month more. It will be seen that both cups 

 for cocks were taken by a new Bristol exhibitor, thus filling the place 

 of the departed Mr. Lane. This is as it should be, and we quote it 

 as one of the many examples to meet the oft-repeated falsehood that 

 practised exhibitors can " rig the market," and as showing that entire 

 outsiders have an equal chance with the Judges, if the birds are only 

 good enough to win, 



FRENCH FOWLS. 



31 to 34. — The cup Houdan cock was rather coarse, and with a 

 small suspicion of Dorking cross, bat good dark colour, and really an 

 immense bird. Second and third about the average ; third almost too 

 dark perhaps. In heus Mr. Cooper was first again with a really fine 

 pair, and second and third were not far ofi". It pleased us to see that 

 English fanciers are getting the spangling of these fowls more regular 

 in pattern, and that the splashed and patchy appearance is fast dis- 

 appearing. In Any other French variety, the cup cock (Creve-Cceur) 

 was the best single French foivi in the Show ; second and third also 

 good Creve-Coears, but a considerable distance behind the cup. In 

 hens, first and third again were Creve-Coeur, and rightly judged, the 

 tliird will in a fortnight be far the better pair of the two. Second were 

 La Fleche, and showing far more health and condition than usual, 

 and with capital genuine French heads. 



HAMBURGHS. 



35 to 39. — In Gold-spangles the first-prize contained a first-rate cock 

 with a hen in bad eond!ition. The same remark, indeed, applies to all 

 three, which were young cocks with old hens not fairly recovered 

 moulting. In Silvers, the first-prize pen contained an unusually good 

 hen, with a cock a little too dark and smaU. Second-prize afar better, 

 all-bat-perfect cock, bat hen only middling, with spangles not large 

 enough. Third not up to Mr. Beldon's asual style, the cock having 

 rather a cobweb over his tail. The Gold-pencils secured the cap, the 

 pullet being one of the very best ever exhibited, and the cockerel also 

 of marked excellence. Second and third very fair average, and perhaps 

 appeared worse than they were by contrast with the rare quality of 

 the cup birds. In Silver-pencils Mr. Beldon was again to the front 

 and far a-head, showing the only hen in the class with a properly pen- 

 cilled tail. His second and' the third only moderately good ; but we 

 noted the pencilling in the Silvers was recovering depth of colour, and 

 were glad to see it. The Black Hamburghs were only moderate, and 

 disappointed us. 



GAME. 



40 to 47. — Owing to the excellent light we never saw Game to 

 better advantage than at this Show, and many who do not see it will 

 lose a treat. The cap Black Red cock was rather too light in eye and 

 hackle, bnt no doubt as good as in the class. Second a better colour, 

 but not matured, and rather too le^gy. Third rather short in the 

 head for a Game fowl, bat good. Still we were surprised not to see 

 Mr. Douglas's bird, No. 6S7, "among the three;" he was certainly 

 either second or third best of the lot. The first-prize hen left little to 

 desire ; second and third fair average prize birds, even for a Crystal 

 Palace Show The first-prize Brown Red cock was as good as could 

 be, perfect shape and colour, and in fine condition. Second also good, 

 hat quite rough in comparison with either first or third, which last 

 should have had second prize. Mr. Brierley took the cap for the fair 

 sex with a very fine but also very old hen ; second was a good pullet ; 

 third good, but not nearly fit to show, and when in good order will 

 distance the lot. Duckwings were admitted by nearly all to he 

 judged wrongly ; the cup went to a fair cock in body, bnt wretchedly bad 

 in colour, and with a forked tail, which looks decidedly novel in a Game 

 fowl. The second was, perhaps, the best cock in the class, bat even 

 tlie winner's third might have displaced the cup with great advantage. 

 In hens, the first was fine in shape, but not quite the thing in mark- 

 ings ; second and third rather poor, and, perhaps, this was the weakest 

 in quality of the Game classes. In the Any other variety classes the 

 first and extra were taken by Mr. Brierley with one of the most perfect 

 birds ever seen, and decidedly the best Game cock in the Exhibition. 

 He was sound and excellent all over, hut the marking especially was 

 as if painted on " to order." This bird created quite an enthusiasm 

 amongst the critics. Second and third need no remark, unless, per- 

 haps, the third was too short in the hackle. In hens, the first-prize 

 was a fine old yellow-legged Pile, the same exhibitor being also second 

 with a good pullet ; third only middling. 

 POLISH. 

 48 to 50. — The Gold-spangled class was remarkably well filled with 

 good birds, bnt Mr. Beldon was not yet to be beaten, and took both 

 cup and second with grand specimens of old birds. In Silvers also he 

 came to the front in a good class, but stiU not equal to the Golds. 

 The White-crested were few, bnt very good, and we were sorry not to 

 see more of them. 



MALAYS. 

 51. — These were few, but somewhat larger than usual, and most of 

 them not quite moulted. Mr. Brooke's well-known pen- were still the 

 best. 



ANY OTHER VARIETY. 

 52. — This class was unusually " varied," containing excellent 

 examples of Saltans, Silkies, Cuckoo Cochins, Frizzles, Andalu- 



sians, Minorcas, and Leghorns. It was also remarkable for an 

 interesting mule bird, bred between a Game cock and a Guinea- 

 fowl, and shown with his " maternal parent." The appearance was 

 remarkable, and both parents conld be clearly traced, the Game blood 

 " goini^ to the head," and the Guinea fowl being predominant in the legs 

 and body. We should like this bird to be persistently bred, with a 

 view to see if the sterility in such cases is absolute. "The question is 

 interesting. Sultans took the cup, an extra first going to Mr. Wildey's 

 Andalusians. Sultans again were third, while the only pair of 

 Leghorns took second. We were glad to see the pretty Sultans again 

 becoming so popular. 



GAME BANTAMS. 

 53. — Failing light mast make our remarks on these birds very few 

 and very modest. The Judge himself had hardly fair play with them. 

 The old Black Reds were poor, and we regret to see the class at all. 

 GameBantams do not show well when old, they get stout and stocky in 

 comparison. The cup cockerel was a gem and far ahead of the rest ; 

 second also good; hut third too heavy to our taste — in shape we mean, 

 not weight. The judging in pullets led to some remark ; but there 

 were many good birds, and there was room for any number of opinions 

 on the subject. The Wheaten hens (a new class) as a rule were out 

 of condition, and varied much in colour. Brown Red cockerels were 

 few, but better in shape than the Blacks. Pen 9S0 we thought ought 

 to have been in the list, but all the prize birds were good and very 

 fairly placed so far as we could see. The Brown pullets showed marked 

 improvement, colour and shape being now nearly perfect. In the next 

 class all the prizes were taken by Dackwings, the Piles being poor. 

 Wo can only say the cup bird was one of the best ever shown. The 

 hens we were quite unable to pass an opinion upon. 



We can offer no farther remarks which would be of any use. The 

 light was now gone, and without some power of passing a judgment no 

 one has any right to profess to judge. We would only remark on the 

 rare quality of the Selling classes, and in these wo expect there will 

 be fault foand*with the awards. We changed our own opinions every 

 time we passed down them, and so might the Judges for all we know. 

 As it was, extra prizes were given, so as to make eight prizes in each 

 class. These classes have now become a feature in the Palace Show, 

 and meet a real want, as proved by the amount of money that changes 

 hands in them. 



We were much pleased with this Show ; and we would repeat that 

 it only needs such a number of Judges as shall be able to arbitrate 

 promptly, yet with deliberation, and we would add, proper comfort to 

 themselves, to place it in the very first rank. Birmingham would do 

 well to look to it, and will need all it can do to keep ahead. We 

 confess we think the time this year rather too early. The chickens 

 showed well, but the show of old birds was not what it would have been 

 either in numbers or quality somewhat later. 



DoRKiN-GS (Coloured).— 1 and Cnp. J. Martin. 2, Mrs. Arlnvrfrrht, Sutton 

 Scarsdale. 3, Hemrv Linsrwood. he, W. W. Ruttlidge, Shortliend, Kendal; J. 

 Smith. Shlllin^lee Park. Petworth. c, T. Briden, Earby. 



Dorkings (Coloured).— Coc fee re?^.— Cap, J. Clark, Lochabers. 2, Viscount 

 Tnrnour. S. J. White. Warlaby, NorthaUerton. he, W. S. Trevitliick, Hayle, 

 CormvaU : J. Webb, Romford. .^ , , 



DoRKiXGS (Coloured). — Pullets.— I and 3, Mrs. B. Wheatley. 2, J. Webl), 

 ftc, Mrs. E. Wheatley, Ingatestone (Dark); J. Ciift, Dorking; J. Eroat, Parham; 

 J Drake. Onfjar; J. Gleasall. Milnthorpe. c. Rev. E. Cadosan. 



"dorkisgs (Silver-Grey).— Cup, W. H. Denison. 2, J. L. Lowndes, Hartwell, 

 Avleabury. 2, W. W. RuttUdge. ^ ^ -^ 



DoRKiVGS (SUver-Grev). — Cocfcere?*.- land he, F. Cheeaman. 2, O. iL. 

 Cresswell. Early Wood, Bagshot. 3, W. H. Denison. he, J. J. Walker, Kendal. 



DoREiN-GS (Silver-Grfiy) —Pullets.~l, R. Smalley, Lancaster. 2, J. .T. Walker. 

 3 J C. Cooper, Cooper's Hill, Limerick, he, Capt. Downman, Kingstown. 



Dorkings (Cuckoo). — Cup, W. F. Han'ey, Chartham. 2 and 3, J. Friend, 

 Fulbam. „ ., 



DoBKijJGs (White).— 1, J. Robinson, Vale House. Garstang, 2, O.E Cress- 

 ■well. 3. Rev. F. Tearle. he, Mrs. M. A. Hayne, Fordiogton, Dorchester (2). 

 c, &[rs. Hartwell. , „ _ 



Cochins (Cinnamon and Buff).—! and 2, W. A. Taylor. Manchester. 3. H. 

 Lloyd, jun., Handsworth. he, E. Smith, Lark HUl, Timperley. c, F. W. Zur- 



CncHiNs (Cinnamon and BaS}.— Cocker els.~l and Cap. Lady Gwyder. 2, W. 

 A Taylor. 3. R Daws-^n. he, J. Benton. Erdington ; W. A. Burnell, South- 

 well ; C. Bloodworth. Bay's Hill, Cheltenham ; H. Lingwood, Barking, Need 

 ham Market: W. A. Taylor. 



CocBiss (Cinnamon and Buff).— Pu.ncfs.—1 and Cup, H. Lingwood. 2, Mrs. 

 AUsopp. Hindlip HaU. Worcester. 3. W. A. Taylor, he, C. Sidgwick. Ryddles, 

 den H^U, Keighley ; J Benton ; C. Bloodworth ; Lady Gwydyr, Stoke Part, 

 Ipswich; H. LingT,vood : W. A. Taylor; D- Young. Leamington; E. Fearon, 

 Whitehaven, c, W. A. Burnell ; A. Darby. Bridgenorth ; Capt. Downman. 



CocaiN-s (Silver Buff) —Cup, C. Howard, Grove Park, Peckham. 



CocHiN-s (Brown and Partridge).- Cup. W. A. Taylor. 2. C. Howard. 3, X. 

 Stretch. Ormskirk. he, G. Lamb ; J. Stephens, Walsall, e, H. Lingwood. 



Cochins (Brown and Partridge).— Co cfcerels.— Cup, 1, and 2, W. A. Taylor. 

 8, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury, he, T. Stretch ; G. Lamb, Compton, Wolverhamp- 

 ton ; P. H. Jones, Fulham. ,. n -c 



Cochins (Brown and Partridge}.— Pit IZe(s.—l. C. Sidgwick. 2 and fte. C. a. 

 Wilson, Totton. 3, W. A. Taylor, c. T. Amies (2) ; J. Powney ; C. F. Wilson. 



C«CHi>fS (White).— Cup. Land c.R. Smalley. Lancaster. 2, E. Smith. 3. j. 

 Shrimptou, Leighton Buzzard, he, Mrs. A. Williamson, Qaeeniborough HaU, 



Cochins (White).-CocfcfreZs.— Cup and 1, E. Fearon. 2, R. Chase. 3,A.J. E. 

 Swindell, Kinven. Stonrbridge. he, .T. Bio 'dworth, Cheltenham : A. D. Cocli- 

 rane. Stourbridge ; G. Shrimpton ; W. A. Taylor ; F. W. Zurhorst, Dublm. 



Cochins ( White). -Pu^e^s. —Cup and 1, R. Chase. 2, Mrs. A. WUUamaon. 

 3, Miss Hales, he, J. Bloodworth (2) ; R. Brown, Cheadle ; G. Shrimpton ; W. A. 

 Tavlor ; Mrs. A. Williamson ; Miss Hales. „ „ . , „ „ -rr -o 



Br.vhmas (Dark).— Cocfcs.-Cup, W. A. Taylor. 2, T. F. Ansdell. 3, H. B. 

 Morrell, Cae MawT. Clvro. he, J. H. Cuff, HoUoway ; H. Lmgwood; J. 

 Thomson. Nether Edge, Sheffield ; L. Wright, Bristol.- „ ^ „' 



BK.1H1IAS (Dark).— ifens.-l and 2, T.F. Ansdell. 3, H. B. MorreU. he, B. 



Lintrwood. „.„.,■ ■„- , i. 



Beahhas (Dark).— CocA:er€i.3.— Cup, Hon. Mrs. A. B. HamUton, Ridgemont, 



Woburu. 2, F. L. Turner. S, Rev. J. G. B. Knight, vhc, G. Griggs, he, J. 



