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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ September 22, 1870. 



Ireland, c, T. Kingsley. (Special Class!.— 1 and Cup. Mrs. M. Smith, Hadden- 

 bam. 2, J. Hedges, Aylesbury. 3, J. Funge, Lone Mars ton. he, Lord Ches- 

 bam; J. Fnnpre. c, Mrs. C. Oaklev, Aetrope, near Trine. Rouen.— 1 and Cap, 

 Mrs. M. Seamons. 2, L. Patton. *S, F. Parlett, Great Baddow. he, E. Leeeb; 

 Mrs. M. Seamons; L. Patton; J. K. Fowler, c, J. L. Lowndes. Any other 

 Variety.— 1. S. Burn, Whitbv, Yorkshire. 2,3-. Saunders, Sainsbury, Devizes 

 (Buenos Ayreanj. 3, M. Leno (Carolina). Geese (Any variety).— 1 and Cup, 

 J. K. Fowler. 2 and 3, Mrs. M.'Seamons. lie, E. Leech ; J. Dencbfield, Burston ; 

 J. K. Fowler, c, W. Parrot, Ford. Ttjbeevs (Any variety).— 1 and Cup, E. 

 Leech. 2 and 3, Lord Cbesbam. he, J. K. Fowler, c, Capt. Dauncey, High 

 "Wycombe. Pheasants (Any variety).— 1, 2, and 3, J. K. Fowler, lie, M. Leno. 

 Selling- Class.— 1, 2. and c. J. K. "Fowler (Dark Brahma and Grey Geese), 

 3 and he. Mrs. M. Seamons (Silky Fowls). 



Pigeons. — Carriers (Any variety). — 1 and 2, H. Yardley. Birmingham. 

 Pouters (Anv variety).—!, H. Yardley. 2, J. E. Fowler. Fantails (Any variety). 

 —1 and 2, H.'Yardley. Any other Variety— 1, H. Yardley (White Owls). 2, Lady 

 F. Busbby, (B!ue Bunts), he, H. Gnrney, jun., Aylesbury; J. K. Fowler. 



Mr. Edward Hewitt, Sparkbrook, near Birmingham, was the Judge. 



Wellington, he, C. Parsons, Wolverhampton ; T. Hassall, Adderley, Market 

 Drayton. Gold or Silver-pencilled.— I and 2. Duke of Sutherland. Air othek 

 variety- 1. Duke of Sutherland (Black Hamburghsi. 2, Mrs. E. Williams 

 (Creve-Cceur). he, H. Yardley (2) ; A. Darby (2) ; J. G.' Pearson, Market Drayton; 

 A. D. Priyne. Shrewsbury. Ducks.— 1. J. Piatt. 2, T. RadeliSe, Newport, c, St. 

 3 C. Charlton (2). Geese.— 1, E. Shaw. 2, J. Edwards, c, T. W. Jones, 

 Well ngton. Turkeys— 1 and 2, T. W. Jones. 



The Judge was Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham. 



[From a Correspondent.) 



This was the twelfth Show in connection with the Royal Bucking- 

 hamshire Agricultural Association. The entries were very small, 

 especially the Pigeons, in some classes there being only two entries for 

 a similar number of prizes. The few entries were no doubt caused by 

 the heavy entry fees — viz., 5$. per pen, and another 5s. for membership 

 to the Association. This appears rather high for a chance of winning 

 a ten-shilling prize. On referring to the catalogue I find no less than 

 fourteen silver enps or pieces of plate, each forming the first prize for 

 as many different classes. These were all given by patrons or friends, 

 so that the Poultry Show must form a very profitable source of income 

 to the Association ; and I would suggest to the Committee that they 

 should do away with the five-shilling membership, throw the compe- 

 tition open to all, and they would then get far more numerous entries. 



The Dorkings stood first, and of these there were some very good 

 birds. Those in the cup pen were in excellent feather and condition, 

 but I fancied the cock had a wry tail. The second-prize birds were 

 also good, but I should not like to say the third were this year's birds ; 

 if so, they must have been hatched very early on New-year's morning. 

 The cup for Brahmas was won by a splendid pair of Dark, the second 

 prize went to Light. Spanish were a capital lot, the best I have seen 

 this year. The pullet in the cup pen was very forward for one of this 

 year's birds. The second-prize cock was matched with an inferior 

 pullet, and he also must have been hatched very early this year. I 

 did not like the award of the third prize, there was a decidedly better 

 pair amongst those which were only commended ; and here, perhaps, 

 I may remark that judges frequently give prizes to the best cock when 

 it is offered for the best cock and hen, often entirely ignoring the 

 latter. The cup pen of Buff Cochins were a wonderful pair of birds, 

 beautiful in colour and feather, and excellently shown. The Partridge 

 were also good, especially the first and second-prize pens. Game were 

 hardly so good as might have been expected. Of French fowls there 

 was a very fair entry, and some of the birds were very superior. Black 

 Creve-Cceurs were first. A good pair of Houdans arrived too late for 

 competition, or they would certainly have obtained a prize. Hamburglis 

 were few and of no particular merit. As might be expected, the 

 Bantams were a very poor class when we find, as we do here, the many 

 different varieties of this very popular class all jumbled together. 

 The first prize went to a good pen of Sebright s, and there was nothing 

 else in the class worthy of notice. 



Duc7:s were a splendid lot, the first and second prize Aylesbury 

 Ducks being of exactly the same weight ; but the first were in fair 

 feather, and consequently won the cup. Eouen Ducks were likewise 

 good, and there was an excellent drake in the cup pen. The Geese were 

 very remarkable in size and weight, but heavy in moult. TwJceys 

 were fair. The Pheasants were a very pretty class, and created much 

 interest amongst the numerous visitors. The Selling Class was a 

 failure ; five entries — one pen empty, and three prizes. The Pigeons 

 were a wretched entry as regards numbers. Mr. Yardley took all the 

 first and most of the second prizes. 



WELLINGTON (SALOP) POULTRY SHOW. 



In again bringing before the neighbourhood this Show as a candidate 

 for public favour, the Committee wisely determined to make it entirely 

 a show of poultry hatched in the present year, and most of our readers 

 who happened to be present were well pleased at finding at Wellington 

 some of the very best birds in the kingdom. There was not a single 

 class that was not well represented, saving one, which, singularly 

 enough, was that for the best Game cockerel. Here there was not a 

 single entry. The Game fowls shown in pairs were, on the contrary, 

 excellent. The Hamburghs of every kind were extraordinarily good, 

 though a pen or two were disqualified on account of adult specimens 

 feeing exhibited as chickens, evidently rather from a misunderstanding 

 of the prize schedule than from willing imposition. The " Extra 

 Variety" class was one of the best ever exhibited, and the largest in 

 the Show ; so good indeed was it, that every pen that remained after 

 the two general premiums were awarded was highly commended. No 

 prizes for Pigeons were offered, yet the Show was singularly well 

 supported and attractive. 



Game.— Black or Brown Red,— I, J. Piatt. Swanlow. 2, Duke of Sutherland, 

 he, G. Lnnt. Any other Variety.— 1, J. Piatt. 2, W. Dunning, Newport, he, G. 

 Lunt. Dorkings.— 1, E. Shaw, Plas Wilmot, Oswestry. 2, Mrs. E. Williams, 

 Henllys, Berriew. he, J. Edwards, Eyton ; A. Darby. Stanley Hall, Bridgnorth. 

 Spanish (Black).— 1, K. Hulse, Ways Green, Cheshire. 2, E. Shaw. Haw - 

 burghs.— Gold or Silver-spangled.— 1, Duke of Sutherland. 2, J. C. Smith, 



NATIONAL PERISTERONIC SOCIETY. 



This Society, which numbers amongst its members some of the lead- 

 ing breeders of Great Britain, held its first meeting for the season at 

 the Freemason's Tavern, Great Queen Street, London, on the 20th 

 inst., and if we are to judge by the quality and quantity of young 

 birds shown, this has been a very successful season. As this is not 

 a competitive Show, we were spared the complaints of disappointed 

 exhibitors ; but were glad to learn, on the other hand, there is every 

 prospect of the forthcoming Crystal Palace Show, in the Cattle Show 

 week, being second to none, as in one corner of the room four of its 

 members promised five five-guinea pieces of plate, and no doubt others 

 will follow their example. Amongst the birds shown were a splendid 

 lot of young Carriers from Messrs. Ord and Hedley, with that stately 

 carriage and prominent eye that at once stamps this species as the 

 king of Pigeons. The latter gentleman also exhibited a pair of old 

 birds, which, as a visitor said, would, if publicly exhibited, be a show in 

 themselves. The Honorary Secretary, Mr. P. H. Jones, showed a 

 good pen of Pouters, also some of the best Trumpeters since their 

 parents were shown here three years ago. He also contributed some 

 other beautiful Toys, consisting of Turbits, Nuns, Magpies, English 

 Owls, and Barts, aided in the last species by half a dozen from Mr. 

 Hedley. Messrs. Else and Betty showed some good Dragoons, a 

 paper respecting which will be read by Mr. Tegetmeier at the next 

 meeting on the 4th of October. This gentleman sent a very pretty 

 and good lot of Antwerps and Carriers. Last, but not least, were two- 

 pens of Almonds and Kites from Messrs. Jayne and Ford, which we 

 have no doubt will be heard of again. 



WHITBY CANARY SHOW. 



My wife was not quite ready, and I was waiting at the door. 

 "No hurry, sir, no hurry. I can do it in six minutes, and it 

 wants ten minutes yet, ten minutes good. Plenty of time, sir,. 

 p-1-e-n-ty of time." That's what cabby said. " William, where 

 is the key of the black portmanteau ? " That's what my wife 

 said. No hurry, indeed ! The position was critical. Given 

 ten minutes to reach the station, and a willing cabby open to 

 back himself for a small amount to do it in sis. Required to 

 find the key of the black portmanteau ; to unlock it (itself a 

 feat only to be attempted when the lock is in a good humour) ; 

 to stuff it with articles too large to go in it, and more of them 

 than it would hold, even if they would ; to go through the horrors 

 of locking it, and getting the key out of the keyhole without 

 unlocking it again ; to decide whether somebody's back hair 

 was all right ; to do this and catch the train all in four minutes 

 without losing your temper, that's the problem. Postulates- 

 Let it be granted that the key of the black portmanteau can 

 never be found when wanted, and that two bodies cannot 

 occupy the same space. Axiom — when a thing has happened 

 frequently before, you needn't be surprised at its happening 

 again. But we just did it. Cabby had orders to force the pace,, 

 which he did, and, making a brilliant "finish," he beat time 

 with a little in hand. 



We went by the night train, and though it was full moon (a 

 remarkable coincidence, but I only mention it as a fact), there 

 was not a great deal to be seen. Eoseberry Topping and the 

 Clevelands were sleeping with grey nightcaps on. Night was 

 turned into day as we sped through the ironstone district about 

 Glaisdale. The tall blast furnaces were some of them belching 

 out flames, casting a lurid glare over the surrounding woods ; 

 others discharging streams of liquid fire, while demons and 

 sprites flitted about in all directions feeding huge fires, cram- 

 ming the capacious maw of some immense furnace, or trotting 

 off to " tip " a cauldron of molten slag over some mountain 

 of an embankment where thousands of tons had gone before, 

 and down whose sides it crept with stealthy step, a river of fire. 



Arrived at Whitby, we were most kindly received by the Hon- 

 orary Secretary, James Wilkinson, Esq., and Mrs. Wilkinson, 

 and one more strong link was welded to the chain which my con- 

 nection with the Canary and "our Journal" has forged about 

 me. As I was not required at the Show till about eleven o'clock 

 we had a drive, and "did" the place. It was a very rapid 

 " do," and I could only get a passing glance, but my recollection 

 of Whitby is going up a very steep street in a carriage with two 

 ladies in front, who seemed every now and then in imminent 

 danger of falling forwards into my lap ; a sweep round a fine 

 terrace on the cliff ; then a winding descent to the quay ; am- 



