August 25 
THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
409 
Gibb. s’ rotary spade, made in the District of Columbia, is 
another machine in the agricultural department which is much 
praised by those competent to judge as to the merits of new 
inventions. This is designed to supersede the plough in 
1 many instances. It is not intended for breaking up new or 
heavy sward ground, hut more particularly for tilled land. 
It consists of a very simple arrangement, by which a sort of 
trowel-shaped spade is thrust into the earth, throwing it up 
behind a revolving wheel, in which these spades are fixed. 
Two heavy iron wheels, of about two feet in diameter, stand 
upright in a simple frame, and projecting around the edges 
of these wheels are the diggers, if we may so call them, 
which the weight of the machine presses into the ground. 
These diggers are slightly curved, and will break the earth 
a few inches on each side. The two wheels of this machine 
are placed about six inches apart; they meet each other in 
breaking the ground between them, and together will plough 
a width of two feet. Wheels can be added to these, cutting 
the earth as to width according to one’s pleasure. They are 
somewhat more costly than the ordinary plough, hut much 
i more durable. We should think them heavy to draw, and 
| unwieldly; hut they are reported otherwise by those who 
i have seen them used. It is well for those interested in 
farming implements to examine them ; but we would rather 
see them in operatian before we more fully speak of their 
efficacy or superiority.— New York Herald. 
GREAT YARMOUTH AND EASTERN 
COUNTIES’ POULTRY SHOW. 
This was on the 16th, 17th, and 18th instant. The ! 
attendance was very good, and we have no doubt that it will ! 
be a profitable Show. The old birds were sadly out of con- j 
dition in nearly all the adult classes. In Class 2, Cochin- 
China Chickens, there were 80 pens, and in them some very I 
first-rate birds, rendering it difficult for the Judges to make j 
their awards, so many having great merit. In Spanish full- j 
grown birds, Mr. Fox, in the absence of Capt. Hornby, took 
1st and 2nd prizes. Some of the Dorking Chickens were J 
very good ; and all other classes, but especially Ducks , well 
j represented. Mr. Fairlie, Mr. Potts, and Mr. Adkins, oame 
in for their share of the spoil. 
: Judges. —Samuel Nutt, Esq., London, late of York; 
James Plenty Catling, Esq., King-street, Portman-square, 
London. 
Class I.—COCHIN-CHINA.-CINNAMON AND HUFF. (Cock and ! 
two Hens ) 
12. First prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, two years. 
G. Second prize, T. H. Potts, Ivingswood Lodge, Cioydon, various. 
j Class II.-CINNAMON AND BUFF. (Cock and two Pullets of 1833.) 
42. First prize, J. Eason, Thurlow Lodge, Norwood, six-and-half 
| months. 28. Second prize, H. Sparham, Brigadier Hill, Enfield, five 
months. 31. Third prize, H. Gilbert, 17 , Upper Phillimore-ploee, Ken¬ 
sington, twenty weeks. 45. Third prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, 
• Newmarket, six months. 
(This class very meritorious.) 
Class III.—BROWN AND PARTRIDGE-COLOURED. (Cock 
and two Hens.) 
6. First prize, John F. Chater, Haverhill, eighteen months. 5. Second j 
1 prize, Charles Punchard, Blunts Hall, Haverhill, above one year. 
Class IV.—BROWN AND PARTRIDGE-COLOURED. (Cock and 
two Pullets of 1853.) 
10. First prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, six months. 
11. Second prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, four months. 
Class V.—WHITE. (Cock and two Hens.) 
5. First prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, eighteen 
months. 6. Second prize, W. C Reynolds, Great Yarmouth, one year, i 
Class VI.—WHITE. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, The Hurst, Walton-on-Thames, 
seventeen weeks. 2. Second prize, Christopher Rawson, The Hurst, 
Walton-on-Thames, seventeen weeks. 
Class “•—BLACK. (Cock and two Hens.) 
2. First prize, T. H. Fox, 44, Skinner-street, London, various. 1. 
Second prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, one year. 
Class 3.—BLACK. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
9. First prize, E. H. L. Preston, Great Yarmouth, three months. 6. 
Second prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, five months. 
Class IX.—SPANISH. (Cock and two Hens.) 
8 . First prize, T. H. Fox, 44, Skinner-street. London, various. 7. 
Second prize, T. H. Fox, 44, Skinner-street, London, various. 
Class X.—(Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
5. First prize, Rev. Philip Gurdon, Cranworth Rectory, Shipdham, 
four months and two months. 4. Second prize, Rev. Philip Gurdon, 
Cranworth Rectory, Shipdham, four-and-a-half months. 
Class XI.—DORKING. (Cock and two Hens.) 
8 . First prize, GeorgeTredcroft, Scnnowe Guest, two years. 11. Second 
prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, two years. 
Class XII. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
Q. First prize, T. H. Potts, Kingswood Lodge, Croydon, six months. 
6 Second prize, Rev. Philip Gurdon, Cranworth Rectory, Shipdham, 
five months. 
Class XIII.—MALAY. (Cock and two Hens.) 
2. First prize, Isaac C. Dowsing, North-end, Great Yarmouth, four¬ 
teen months. Second prize withheld. 
Class XV.—GAME FOWL.—BLACK-BREASTED AND OTHER 
REDS. (Cock and two Hens.) 
1. First prize, Capt. F. Alexander. Reydon, Suffolk, full age. 3. 
Second prize, Abraham Canned, Cringleford, Norfolk, two years. 
Class XVI.—BLACK-BREASTED AND OTHER REDS. (Cock 
and two Pullets of 1S53.) 
1 . Second prize, Gent Wigg, Acle, Norfolk, eleven weeks. First prize 
withheld. 
Class XVII.—WHITE AND PILE. (Cock and two Hens.) 
1 . Second prize, George Groom, Norwich, two years. 
Class XVIII.—WHITE AND PILE. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
1 . First prize, John Buckley, Desford, Leicester, twelve weeks. 
Class XXI.—POLAND FOWL.—BLACK WITH WHITE CRESTS. 
(Cock and two Hens.) 
4. First prize, Augustus Balls, Harold’s Park, Nazing, Essex. 3. 
Second prize, Rev. Clement Gilbert, Bramerton Lodge, Norwich, eleven 
months. 
Class XXII.-BLACK WITH WHITE CRESTS. (Cock and two 
Pullets of 1853.) 
1. Second prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, fifteen 
weeks. First prize withheld. 
ClassXXIII.—GOLDEN. (Cock and two Hens.) 
2. First prize, T. H. Potts, Kingswood Lodge, Croydon, various. 1 . 
Second prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, aged. 
Class XXIV.—GOLDEN. (Cock and two Pullets o 1853.) 
1 . Second prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, eleven 
weeks. First prize withheld. 
Class XXV.—SILVER. (Cock and two Hens.) 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-cn-Thames, aged. 2. 
Second prize, T. H. Potts, Kingswood Lodge, Croydon, various. 
(This class meritorious.) 
Class XXVI.—SILVER. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
5. First prize, Henry Youell, Yarmouth, three months. 4. Second 
prize, f. H. Potts, Kingswood Lodge, Croydon, eleven weeks. 
Class XXVII.—HAMBURGH.-GOLDEN-PENCILLED. (Cock and 
two Hens.) 
4. First prize, Rev. T. L. Fcllowes, Beighton Rectory, full. 5. Second 
prize, T. Thorpe, Norwich, full. 
Class XXVIII.—GOLDEN-PENCILLED. (Cock and two Pullets 
of 1853.) 
4. First prize, Rev. T. L. Fellowes, Beighton Rectory, Acle, three and 
four months. 1. Second prize, Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, 
three months. 
Class XXIX.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED. (Cock and two hens.) 
6 . First prize, Rev. T. L. Fellow'es, Beighton Rectory, full. 4. Second 
prize, G. C. Adkins, Edgbaston, Birmingham, not known. 
(This class not meritorious.) 
Class XXX.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED. (Cock and two Pullets of 1853.) 
3. First prize, Thomas Church, Acle, Norfolk, four months. Second 
prize withheld. 
Class XXXI.—SILVER-PENCILLED. (Cock and two Hens.) 
2. First prize, Charles Thurnall. Whittlesford, Cambridge, eighteen 
months. 5. Second prize, G. C. Adkins, Edgbaston, Birmingham, not 
known. 
Class XXXII.—SILVER-PENCILLED. (Cock and two Pullets of 1S53.) 
2 . First prize, Ch istopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, six months. 
4. Second prize, Charles Thurnall, Whittlesford, Cambridge, four-and-a- 
half months. 
Class XXXIII.—SILVER-SPANGLED. (Cock and two Hens.) 
1 . First prize. Christopher Rawson, Walton-on-Thames, aged. 5. 
Second prize, Thomas McCann, Graham House, Malvern, not known. 
Class XXXIV.—SILVER-SPANGLED. (Cock and two Pullets of 
1853.) 
4. First prize, Henry P. Dowson, Geldeston, 14 weeks. 2. Second 
prize, John Fairlie, Cheveley Park, Newmarket, five months. 
Class XXXV.-FOR ANY OTHER DISTINCT BREED. (Cock 
and two Hens.) 
“. First prize, T. H. Potts, Kingswood Lodge, Croydon, various. 
White Polands. 4. Second prize, Lady Paget, Sennowe Guist, two 
years. Scotch Bakies. 
. 
