June 1. 
THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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of where the accommodation is less extensive. Public 
attention seemed, generally, to lean in favour rather of the 
utile than the strictly speaking “fancy varieties;” their 
absolute utility for table-purposes, talcing (most justly) pre¬ 
cedence of mere external beauty; hence it was, the kinds 
most notorious for the production of eggs, or suitability for 
“ the roast,” found the most admirers, and ready sale at very 
remunerative prices. It is desirable such should be the 
case, and no doubt poultry shows will prove much more 
generally beneficial, and more permanent in themselves, 
now public taste has thus taken its legitimate direction. 
The prize Spanish of Mr. Plummer, of Brislington, were 
most creditable specimens, purely white faced, and in a first- 
rate condition; the commended ones were contrariwise 
shown sadly out of condition, and appeared to far less 
advantage than on former occasions. The coloured Dorkings, 
as a class, were excellent; they are evidently becoming 
general favourites, and on this occasion fully maintained 
their position as really useful domestic poultry. The White 
Dorkings, likewise, mustered some excellent specimens; in 
the first-prize pen was one ^ef the best liens we have yet 
seen exhibited; but in the third prize pen, the slight tinge of 
blue in the legs of one of the hens was most objectionable. 
The Grey Dorking chickens were very superior, and proved, 
that at so early a period of the season, by management, 
great size may be readily attained; but the exhibition of six 
male birds prevents the extension of the breed to other 
amateurs, who, had the sexes been equalised, would have 
been ready and willing purchasers. It would be well if the 
prize-lists were compulsory in enforcing an equal number of 
each sex in the pens of chickens for competition. The 
great deterioration in the Cochin classes from those of 
former days was sadly apparent; public caprice having 
lately so firmly fixed itself in favour rather of colour than 
conformation; a grievous error, and from which we may 
justly attribute the stilty, weedy description of (so called) 
Cochins, that now, too generally, occupy our exhibition pens. 
The prize pen of four chickens, however, were a most 
pleasing variation from this general rule ; they were perfect 
in colour, and for breadth of body, and shortness of legs, arc 
rarely surpassed. The Malays were a very excellent ex¬ 
ample of their much neglected race, and attracted much 
attention. All four classes of Hamburyhs were well re¬ 
presented. The Polands neither numerous nor first-rate. 
Many of the Bantams were excellent specimens, as were the 
whole class of Aylesbury Ducks; but the Rouen Ducks were so 
sadly inferior as to prevent a first prize being awarded. In 
the class for extra stock, and also that for single specimens, 
many excellent birds were exhibited, and obtained com¬ 
mendations. 
The general care and supervision bestowed by the 
managing committee on the poultry during the time it was 
entrusted to them, is worthy of the highest commendation ; 
and the great attendance of the public proves that though 
the fictitious value obtained in former days is no longer to 
be realized, the interest in really useful varieties of poultry 
is not in any way abated, and that willing buyers are not 
wanting, at really remunerative prices. 
The judges of the poultry were Doctor Scott, of Exeter; 
Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Spark Brook, Birmingham; and 
Mr. C. Baker, of Chelsea. 
Spanish. —Cock and two Hens.— 9- First prize, Mr. Win. Plummer, 
Brislington, near Bristol. Age, cock twelve months, hens twenty-three 
months. 12. Second prize, Mr. J. Babbage, Paris-sireet, Exeter. Age, 
about twelve months. 13. Third prize, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq., Milton 
Abbot, Tavistock. Age, cock eleven months; hens twelve months. 
Commended. — 1 . John Marshall, Esq., Belmont, Taunton. Age, cock 
eight months; hen ten months. 
Dorking (Coloured).—Cock and two Hens. — 18. First prize, C. 
Harward, Esq., Hayne House, Plymtree. Age, eleven months. 19 . 
Second prize, J. F. Pearce, Esq., Lower Slewton, Whimple. Age 
twenty-two months. 1/. Third prize, R. BVanwell, Esq., Holsworth. 
Age, thirteen months. Commended. —24. Win. Wevill Rowe, Esq., 
Milton Abbot, Tavistock. Age, cock nine months ; hens twelve months. 
Dorking (White).—Cock and two Hens. — 25. First prize, F. J. 
Coleridge, Esq., The Cottage, Ottery St. Mary. Age, cock and one hen 
twelve months, and one hen two years. 30. Second prize, Joseph Clift, 
Esq., Dorking. Age, about two-and-a-half years. 26. Third prize, 
Chas. Edwards, Esq., Brislington, near Bristol. Age, exceeding one 
year. 
Dorking Chicken.— Pen of Six.—35. Prize, C. Harward, Esq., 
Hayne House, Plymtree. Age, three months. Commended. —32. J. R. 
Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Hatched 
March 1st. 
Dorking Chicken.— Pen of Four. — 37. Prize, Mr. H. Drew, 
Peamore, near Exeter. Hatched 6 th of March. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon or BufF).—Cock and two Hens.—41. 
First prize, Richd. Daw, Esq., Mount Radford, Exeter. Age, cock 
fifteen months ; hens eight months. 40. Second prize, Miss Dyott, 9 , 
Torwood Mount., Torquay. Age, cock unknown; hens one year. 43 . 
Third prize, Capt. H. M. Ellicombe, R.N., Culverland Cottage, St. 
SidwelPs, Exeter. Age, cock thirteen months ; hens twelve months. 
China (Brown or Partridge-coloured).—Cock and two Hens.—60. First 1 
prize, Mrs. Brutton J. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. Age, twelve months. 
58. Second prize, The Rev. G. F. Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. Age, 
cock one year; hens eleven months. 59 . Third prize, The Rev. G. F. 
Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. Age, cock unknown; hens fourteen 
months. 
China (White). — Cock and two Hens.—First prize Withheld. 66. 
Second prize, Jas. Turner, Esq., Northbrook, Exeter. Age, twelve 
months. 67. Third prize, R. Br.mwell, Esq., Holsworthy. Age, cock 
twenty months; hens thirteen and fourteen months. 
China Chicken. —Pen of Six.— 70 . Prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., 
Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Hatched 16 th of January. 
China Chicken. —Pen of Four.— 76 . Prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., 
Aldwick Couit, Langford, near Bristol. Hatched 1 st of March. Com¬ 
mended.SO. J. P. Stone, Esq., Oddicombe, near Kingsbridge. 
Hatched in January. 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—Cock and two Hens.— 89 . 
First prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. 
Age, two years. 92. Second prize, Mr. H. Sheild, Taunton. Age, cock 
one year ; hens two years. 
Game (Duckwings, &c.).—Cock and two Hens.—95. First prize, J. 
R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Age, two 
years. 99* Second prize, Mrs. Quicke, Newton St. Cyres, Exeter. 
Age, eleven months. 
Game (Piles and Whites).—Cock and two Hens.—Prizes withheld. 
Malays. —Cock and two Hens.—110. First prize, Mr. Chas. Ballance, 
5, Mount Terrace, Taunton. Age, thirteen months. 103. Second prize, 
C Ballance, Esq., 5, Mount Terrace, Taunton. Age, unknown. 105. 
Third prize, Henry Adney, Esq., Lympstone. Age, cock one year; one 
hen two years, and one hen three years. 
Ham burghs (Golden-pencilled).—Cock and two Hens.—112. First 
prize, Miss F. Patteson, Feniton Court, near Honiton. Age unknown. 
115. Second prize, Dr. Rogers, Honiton. Age unknown. 114. Third 
prize, Mrs. Brutton J. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. Age, cock nearly two 
years; hens twelve months. 
Ham burghs (Golden-spangled).—Cock and two Hens.—116. First 
prize, Mr. J. P. Hine, Thickthorn, near Ilminster. Age, eighteen months. 
117* Second prize, C. Edwards, Esq., Brislington, near Bristol. Hatched 
in 1853. 120. Third prize, S. H. Warren, Esq., Dulverton, Somerset. 
Age, one year. 
Hamdurghs (Silver-pencilled).—Cock and two Hens. — 122. First ; 
prize, Thos. Michelmore, Jun., Esq., Berry, Totnes. Age, ten months, i 
131. Second prize, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq., Milton Abbot, Tavistock. 
Age, twelve months. 128. Third prize, Miss F. Patteson, Feniton Court, 
near Honiton. Age, one year. 
Hamburgiis (Silver-spangled).—Cock and two Hens.—136. First 
prize, Chas. Edwards, Esq., Brislington, near Bristol. Age, exceeding 
one year. 135. Second prize, Chas. Edwards, Esq., Brislington, near 
Bristol. Age, exceeding one year. 141. Third prize, Dr. Rogers, 
Honiton. Age unknown. 
Polands (Black with White Crests).—Cock and two Hens.—142. 
First prize, Mr. J. P. Hine, Thickthorn, near Ilminster. Age, cock one 
year; hens two years. 143. Second prize, C. Edwards, Esq., Bris¬ 
lington, near Bristol. Age, unknown. 145. Third prize, Rev. G, F. 
Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. Age, ten months. 
Polands (Golden).—Cock and two Hens. — 147 . First prize, R. H. 
Bush, Esq., Litfield House, Clifton, near Bristol. Age, unknown. 
Polands (Silver).—Cock and two Hens.— 149 . First prize, W. Wevill 
Rowe, Esq., Milton Abbot, Tavistock. Age, one year. Second and Third 
prizes withheld. 
Barn Door, or any other Variety. —Cock and two Hens.— j 
158. First prize, Mr. W. Connett, 270, High-street, Exeter. (Silky 
Japans.) Age, unknown. 154. Second prize, Miss Selina H. Northcote, 
Upton Pyne. (White Minorcas.) Age, one hen ten months, and one 
hen unknown. 153. Third prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, 
Langford, near Bristol. (Black Cochin-China.) Age, cock and one hen J 
ten months, and one hen twelve months. 
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Bantams (Gold laced).—Cock and two Hens.— 159. First prize, Rev. 
G. F. Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. Age, eighteen months. 164. Equal 
first prize, Mr. J. G. Gully, City Prison, Exeter. Age, unknown. 162 . j 
Second prize, Mr. W. Connett, 270 , High-street, Exeter. Age, unknown. 
Bantams (Silver-laced).—Cock and two Hens.—165. First prize, ! 
Rev. G. F. Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. Age, one year. 1 67 • Second 
prize, Mr. W. Connett, 270 , High-street, Exeter. Age, unknown. 
Bantams (Any other variety).—Cock and two Hens.—170. First prize, j 
Rev. G. F. Hodson, Banwell, Somerset. (White.) Age, two years and 
eight months. 1 / 6 . Second prize, Mr. W. Connett, 276 , High-street, 
Exeter. (Black.) Age, unknown. 
Turkeys.—C ock and one Hen.—178. First prize, Chas. Edwards, 
Esq., Brislington, near Bristol. Hatched in 1853. 183. Second prize, 
W. Wevill Rowe, Esq., Milton Abbot, Tavistock. Age, cock twenty 
months; hen eleven months. 179* Third prize, C. Shirreff, Esq., 
Beacon House, Pinhoe. Age, cock two years ; hen one year. 
Geese. —Gander and two Geese.—185. First prize, Mrs. Anne Hole, 
Plymtree. Age, unknown. 186. Second prize, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq., 
Milton Abbot, Tavistock. Age, two years. I 87 . Third prize, C, Shirreff, 
Esq., Beacon House, Pinhoe. Age, one year. 
