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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
June 23. 
Class 3.—DORKINGS (Coloured). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Medal, .1. F. Pearse, Esq., Whimple, Devon. Second, 
J. F. Pearse, Esq. Third, Charles Harward, Esq., Plymtree, Devon. 
An Extra prize to Mr. Daniel Hosking, Exeter. 
Class 4 .—DORKINGS (White). Cock and two liens. 
First prize, Miss Patteson, Feniton Court, Devon. 
Class 5.—COCHIN-CHINA (Buffs). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Medal, not awarded. Two Second, Mr. W. L. Clianning, 
Heavitree, near Exeter. Third, R. T. Head, Esq. 
Extra prizes.— For a Cock and one Heu, to Thomas Atkins, Esq., 
Babbicombe, near Torquay. (These were considered the best birds of 
the class exhibited, but a second hen having died, during transit to 
Exeter, Mr. Atkins was prevented competing for the Medal.) For four 
Chickens of 1853, a Medal to T. Head, Esq. (These chickens were highly 
commended, and pronounced by the Judge to be the best fowls in the 
Exhibition.) For Chickens of 1853, to Dr. Scott, of St. Leonard, near 
Exeter; and to Mr. W. L. Channing. 
Class 6.—COCHIN-CHINA (Partridge-Coloured). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Thomas Atkins, Esq. Second, Mr. Wm. Connett, Mag¬ 
dalen Street, Exeter. Third, W. Weevil Rowe, Esq., Milton Abbott, 
Devon. 
Class 7 .— COCHIN-CHINA (White). 
First prize, not awarded. Second, Rev. J. Coventry, St. Michael’s 
Parsonage, Ottery St. Mary, Devon. 
Class 8.—MALAYS. Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Henry Arney, Esq., Lympstone, Devon. 
Extra prize, to Mr. Leonard Berry, Clist St. George, Devon, for a pair 
of White Malays. 
Class 9.—GAME. Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Mr. Wm. Bickell, St. Sidwell’s, Exeter. Second, Mr. 
Daniel Hoskins, Exeter. Third, Mr. Wm. Bickell. 
Class 10.—HAMBURGH (Golden-spangled). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Rev. J. Coventry. Second, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. 
Class 11.—HAMBURGH (Golden-spangled). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Rev. H. N. Venn, Honiton, Devon. Second, Augustus 
Paul, Esq., Torquay. Third, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. 
Class 12.—HAMBURGH (Silver-pencilled), Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. Second, Miss Dyott, 2, Torwood 
Mount, Torquay. Third, Mr. James Westcott, Thorverton, Devon. 
Class 13.—HAMBURGH (Silver-spangled). Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, W. R. Spragge, The Quarry, Paignton, Devon. Second, 
Augustus Paul, Esq. Third, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. 
Class 14.—POLANDS. (Black with white crests). 
First prize, Miss Dyott. Second, Miss Selina Northcote, Upton Pyne, 
Devon. 
Class 16 .—POLANDS. (Silver). 
First prize, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. 
Class 17.—BANTAMS. (Gold-laced). 
First prize, Mr. W. Norsworthy, Rack-street, Exeter. 
An Extra prize for a pair of excellent Sebright Bantams, awarded to 
Mr. John Guile, of Exeter. 
Class 22.—TURKEY. Cock and Hen. 
First prize, Medal and commended, C. Shirreff, Esq. Second, R. T. 
Head, Esq. 
Class 23.—GEESE. Gander and two Geese. 
First prize, Medal, C. Shirreff, Esq. 
Class 24.—DUCKS (White Aylesbury). Drake and two Ducks. 
First prize, Medal, Mr. W. Brown, Redgate Farm, Shute, near Ax- 
minstcr, Devon. Second, Mr. W. Brown. Third, W. Wevill Rowe, Esq. 
Class 25.—DUCKS (Coloured). Drake and two Ducks. 
First prize, Mr. Thomas Beedell, Upton Pyne. Second, W. Kingdom 
Esq., Haccombe House, near Exeter. Extra prize to Sirs. St. John, 
Ideford Rectory, near Chudleigh, Devon, for a Muscovy Drake and two 
Ducks. 
Class 26 .—GUINEA FOWLS. Cock and two Hens. 
First prize, Miss Selina Northcote. 
Class 27, 28, and 29 .—RABBITS. 
The longest-eared, best marked, and heaviest, Charles Ballance, Esq., 
Taunton. Extra prize for two Rabbits, to Mr. Myddleton, of Exeter. 
Class 30.—PIGEONS. 
Carriers. —Best pair, Mr. W. L. Channing. Almond Tumblers. 
—Mr. W. L. Channing. Nuns. —Miss S. Northcote. Fantails. — 
Best pair of black, Henry Adney, Esq. Best pair of whites, Miss S. 
Northcote. Jacobins. —Miss S. Northcote. 
West Kent Horticultural and Poultry Exhibition.— 
The 14th, 15th, 10th, and l?th were great days for the 
quiet little village of Farningliam. In “ the good old times ” 
of coach-travelliDg, the Bull Inn, of the said village, was a 
resting-place, of some mark, for the Maidstone, and Mailing, 
and Weald of Kent coaches; but those days are now mere 
themes of history, and it can be but upon such gatherings 
as we now have to note that Farningliam can be excited 
from its peacefulness. Mr. Dray, of the well-known firm of 
Deane & Dray, has his residence in this beautiful village, 
and he was the prime mover of the efforts to obtain this 
Exhibition; aided by a select and energetic committee, 
those efforts resulted in one of the most successful and 
most pleasure-giving exhibitions that has yet occurred. 
The whole village, with its triumphal arches, down to the 
Elder bushes by the cottagers doors, were wreathed with 
flowers ; and every face looked as if care was triumphantly 
voted out of season. Nor must we omit to note that 
Farningliam owes much to Mr. Baptiste Thomas, the 
Secretary of the Poultry Exhibition. To All that ofliee 
effectively, requires a rare combination of energy, judgment, 
good humour, and firmness, and fortunately Mr. Thomas 
possesses them. 
In the Flower Show, Mr. Cole, gardener to E. Collyer, 
Esq., of Dartford, and Mr. Frost, gardener to E. Betts, 
Esq., of Preston Hall, near Maidstone, had it all their own 
way, and that way is pre-eminently good. Mr. Cole's plants 
have triumphed too often at Chiswick and the Regent’s 
Park to require any particular praise; but we could not but 
perceive a freshness and unrufiledness about them that told 
they had not just endured a lonj journey. Mr. Frost is on 
the quick step after Mr. Cole, and ere long will be able to 
wrestle with him on more equal terms. We must here 
pause to remark, that Mr. Frost’s six Fuchsias were the 
noblest and best grown specimens we ever saw. They were 
single-stemmed, and trained as most symmetrical pyramids, 
clothed with branches and showers of bloom from the 
surface of the pot to tire very point. They were Cartona 
(scarlet), Pearl of Enyland (light), Volliyeur (scarlet), 
Kossuth (scarlet), Expansa (light), Ajax (scarlet). 
The Poultry Show, including Pigeons and Rabbits, in¬ 
cluded nearly 350 pens. 
The arrangement in a quadrangle, under one continuous 
tent, open in the centre, afforded that perfect ventilation 
which is one of the best preservatives of the fowls from 
disease. 
To expect that a first Exhibition of the kind should be 
without considerable errors would be to expect what never 
yet has been achieved; and we, therefore, notice the few 
which were committed in the most friendly spirit. The first, 
and most grave error, was to announce as a three days’ 
show that which was really one of four days. The clearest 
and unswerved from announcement should be made on tliis 
point, because many exhibitors object, on sound principle, 
to protracted Shows. Another error was, combining dark 
and light Shanghae Chickens in one class, for they never 
can be judged satisfactorily when so united. Thirdly, it 
was an error to offer a medal—the chief prize of the day—• 
“ for the best brood of chickens of any breed.” This is an 
error, because neither the owners, nor the judge of the 
pens exhibited, can ever be satisfied in comparing together 
Dorking, Shanghae, Spanish, Poland, and Hamburgh 
Chickens. There ought to be such a Medal for each variety. 
The Judge was Mr. J. Baily, of Mount Street, Grosvenor 
Square. 
Class 1.—COCHIN-CHINA (Buff or Cinnamon). For the best Cock 
and two Hens of any age above eighteen months. 
6. First prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket. 
(For the best Cock and two Hens, not exceeding eighteen months old.) 
15. Second prize, John G. Hodgen, Croydon. Age ten and twelve 
months old. 
Class 2.—COCHIN-CHINA (Brown and Partridge-feathered). For the 
best Cock and two Hens of any age above eighteen months old. 
20. First prize, William Dray, Farningham. Pullets, age, eleven 
months. 
.(For the best Cock and two Hens not exceeding eighteen months old.) 
22. Second prize, John Fairlie, Newmarket. 
Class 3.—COCHIN-CHINA (White). For the best Cock and two Hens 
not exceeding eighteen months old. 
25. First prize, Thomas Bloomfield Fairhead, Cressing, Essex. Age, 
twelve months. 26 . Second prize, John George Hodgen, Croydon. 
Age twelve and fourteen months. 
Class 4.—COCHIN-CHINA (Chickens of any colour). For the best 
Coop of-'Six or more Chickens of one brood under two months old. 
32. First prize, Isaac Jecks, Newton Lodge, Trouse, Norwich. Age, 
seven weeks. 31. Highly commended, Isaac Jecks, Newton Lodge, 
Trouse, Norwich. Age, eight weeks. 
(Chickens of any colour, under three months old.) 
114. First prize, Elizabeth George, Rookery, Chaldon, near Coulsden, 
Surrey. Hatched fourth week in March. 40. Second prize, Isaac Jecks, 
Newton Lodge, Trouse, Norwich. Age, ten weeks. 47 . Highly com- 
