THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, December 1, 1857. 
Any other distinct breed. —First, W. Dawson, Hop ton, Mil-field, 
Yorkshire (Sultan’s Fowls). Second, H. Churchill, Gloucester (Black 
Hamburghs). Highly Commended, A. Watkin, Freedom Cottage, 
Walkley, near Sheffield (Sultan’s) ; H. Churchill, Gloucester (Silkies). 
Bantams (of any variety).—First, W. S. Forrest, Eagle Clift', Green- 
hithe, Kent (Black-breasted Red Game Bantams). Second, W. R. 
Lane, Brown-Brook Farm, Edgbaston, near Birmingham (Brown Red 
Game Bantam). Highly Commended, J. K. Bartrum, Bath (Gold- 
laced Sebrights) ; Mrs. G. Finch, St. Nicholas Street, Worcester (Black 
Bantams); Rev. G. F. Hodson, Noth Petherton, Somerset. (An ex¬ 
cellent class.) 
Turkeys. —Prize, J. R. Rodbard, Aldwick Court, Langford, near 
Bristol (Silver-laced Bantams). 
Turkeys (Young). —First, Mrs. Hewer, Sevenhampton, Highworth 
(Cambridge). Second, Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, near Bath 
(Cock J French, Hens Norfolk). 
Geese. — First, T. P. Edwards, Lyndhurst, Hants. Second, W. 
Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, Cirencester (Toulouse Geese). Highly Com¬ 
mended, the Hon. G. Howard, Charlton Park, Malmesbury (Toulouse 
i Geese). 
Ducks (White Aylesbury). — First, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch, 
Blandford, Dorset. Second, B. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. Highly Com¬ 
mended, B. Ford, Ide, near Exeter; the Rev. C. Fawcett, Somerford 
Keynes, Cirencester. Commended, W. Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, Ciren¬ 
cester ; J. Lane, jun., Barton Mill, Cirencester. (A very good class.) 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, H. G. Llovd, Manor House, Abbot’s Leigh, 
Bristol. Second, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford, Dorset. 
Highly Commended, W. Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, Cirencester. 
Ducks (any other variety).—First, Miss S. Perkins, Sutton Coldfield, 
near Birmingham (East Indian). Second, Miss I. C. Master, the 
Abbey, Cirencester (White Call Ducks). Highly Commended, G. 
Botham, Wexham Court, Slough (Buenos Ayres) ; C. Ballance, 
5, Mount Terrace, Taunton, Somerset (Buenos Avrean). Commended, 
Miss A. M. J. Master, the Abbey, Cirencester. (White Call Ducks). (An 
excellent class.) 
WILTS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S 
POULTRY SHOW. 
Held at Warminster, November 18th. Judge, G. J. 
Andrews, Esq., Dorchester. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon and Buff).—First, Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Bath. 
Second, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch. Chickens of 1857.—First, Mrs. 
H. Fookes, Whitchurch. Second, Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Bath. Highly 
Commended, Mr. T. Keable, Rowde. 
Malay. —First, Mr. J. G. Attwater, Cobberley, Cheltenham. Second, 
Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. Chickens of 1857.—First and Second, Mr. J. J. 
Fox, Devizes. 
Spanish. —First, Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Bath. Second, Mr. T. Eacott, 
Devizes. Chickens of 1857.—First and Second, Mr. T. Eacott, Devizes. 
Commended, Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. 
Dorkings (Coloured).—First, Mr. C. Smith, Dumford. Second,Mrs. H. 
Fookes, Whitchurch. Commended, Mr. N. Barton, Corsley. Chickens 
of 1857.—First, Mr. C. Smith, Dumford. Second, Rev. E. K. Lutt, 
Elston. (The whole of this class possesses much merit.) 
Game (any variety).—First, Mr. S. Elling, Sutton. Second, Mr. 
J. J. Fox, Devizes. Commended,pir. T. Pain, Salisbury. Chickens of 
1857.—Prize, Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. 
Polands (any variety).—Prize, Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. Chickens of 
1857.—First and Second, Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. 
Hamburghs (Golden-spangled).—First, Rev. C. J. Down, Semington. 
Second, Mr. T. Eacott, Devizes. Highly Commended, Mr. J. J. Fox, 
Devizes. Chickens of 1857.—First, Mr. T. Eacott, Devizes. Second, 
Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Bath. 
Hamburghs (Silver-spangled). — First, Mr. P. Cother, Salisbury. 
Second, Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Batb. Chickens of 1857.—First, Mr. J. K. 
Bartrum, Bath. Second, Mr. S. M. Mills, Elston. 
Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled). — First, Mr. S. M. Mills, Elston. 
Second, Mr. G. S. Sainsbury, Rowde. Chickens o/1857.—First, Mr. T. 
Keable, Rowde. Second, Mr. G. S. Sainsbury, Rowde. 
Barndoor, or any other sort (not pure breed).—First, Mr. J. G. 
Attwater, Cobberley, Cheltenham. Second, Mr. J. Whitaker, Bratton. 
Chickens of 1857.—First, Mr. I. Neate, Maiden Bradley. Second, Mr. 
J. Whitaker, Bratton. 
Bantams (Gold or Silver-laced).—First and Second, Mr. J. K. Bar¬ 
trum, Bath. 
Bantams (any other variety) .—First, Mr. J. K. Bartrum, Bath. 
Second, Mr. R. E. Yardy, Warminster. Highly Commended, Mr. J. J. 
Fox, Devizes. 
Turkeys. —First, Mr. N. Barton, Corsley. Second, Mrs. II. Fookes, 
Whitchurch. 
Geese. —First, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch. Second, Mr. M. Glass, 
Warminster. Highly Commended, Mr. R. Coles, Middleton. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, Mrs. II. Fookes, Whitchurch. Second, Mr. 
C. Smith, Durnford. Commended, Mr. J. J. Fox, Devizes. 
Ducks (White Aylesbury) .—First, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch. 
Second, Mr. G. C. Murton, Bishopstrow. 
Ducks (any other variety) .—First, Mr. G. S. Sainsbury, Rowde. 
Second, Mr. N. Barton, Corsley. 
OUR LETTER EOX. 
Bradford Show {T. N .).—Let the subject rest. 
White Feathers in Spanish Fowls. — “ Having purchased a pen 
of prize birds at the last Birmingham Poultry Show, of the black 
Spanish breed, and from which I have this year some very promising i 
pullets, I shall feel obliged by your informing me in your next pub¬ 
lication, if it is usual for the black Spanish fowls to have the tail 
feathers of the first moult slightly tipped with wliite, as many of mine , 
have this defect: in other respects they are perfect,having pure white 
faces, and fine combs. Observing that many of your correspondents 
allude to the extraordinary mildness and productiveness of the present j 
autumn, I beg to add my mite to the many wonders the season has 
produced. On Sunday the 8th inst., I gathered a fine and perfectly 
ripe Fig; and since, we have had a dish of Radishes and Lettuces, equal i 
to any of spring growth. The Radishes produced from self-sown seed 
of the* present year. We have had Black Hamburgh Grapes ripened ( 
against a wire trellis surrounding an aviary, and without any artificial 
heat, or protection of a wall. Our gardener has to do his work over 
again, from the quantity of Groundsel and Chickweed which now 
covers the plots of ground he had roughly dug for spring planting. 
We have magnificent autumn Roses and Chrysanthemums. The Apples 
and Pears in this district are of superior size and flavour, but are not 
keeping welf.”— Marie, Worcester . 
[All Spanish chickens are hatched with many wliite feathers, especially 
in the flight of the wing. The white tipping of the tail feathers is 
very common, and not in any way detrimental to the character or 
purity of the birds while chickens. If adults moult with white feathers, j 
it is more important, as they disqualify for exhibition ; but the defect is ! 
not of necessity hereditary, and they need not be discarded from the j 
breeding stock on account of it.] 
Weight of Rabbits. —In answer to yours about the Rabbits weighing 
from ten to fifteen pounds, I must state that I never mentioned any¬ 
thing of the sort in my papers, but see some one has done; but who he i 
may be, I do not know. I have some to dispose of now, of a very large 
and good breed myself; and should be very glad to send particulars to 
anyone wanting any of a large, long-eared breed. In the case of the 
Rabbit having a part of its ear bit off, I should say if the injury be ex- I 
tensive, it would be a drawback at a Show, especially in close com¬ 
petition. But if the Rabbit be good in all other respects, and the injury 
be not so large as to make the ear hang down longer than it naturally 
did, I should bring the wound together by a stitch. If the Rabbit were 
still the longest in ear, and the prize was especially for that point, it 
must get the prize. I would also inform the gentleman that there are 
to be no Rabbits at the next Crystal Palace Show.— Percy Boulton. 
Pigeons Diseased.— “ Can you give me the cause and cure for the 
following disease, which has carried off a number of my best Pigeons 
this season. The birds when attacked have a sickly appearance, and 
often and easily purge and vomit a thin watery substance, which wastes 
them away until they become so unshapely and -weak, that they cannot 
fly.”— Amateur. 
[I fear I can give your correspondent, “Amateur,” no certain cure 
for the malady under which his Pigeons sink. I conclude they are con¬ 
fined ; and, consequently, unable to procure the many little condiments 
necessary for their -well-being. I would merely suggest a few questions 
—Is their abode damp and cold? Can they procure grit and lime, such 
as broken oyster-shells, or old mortar-rubbish ? Do they ever get green 
food, as Lettuce or Cabbage ? or, are they allowed salt in any form ? 
or I might suggest a variety of diet, a few good Beans, and no hemp or 
rape seed. If, however, the Pigeons have their liberty, it might be well 
to examine if their food is quite wholesome; if there be anything in¬ 
jurious in the water they drink ; or, if they pick up grit which contains 
any deleterious ingredient. Pigeons properiy provided for, that have due 
liberty, are rarely ill, though in-and-in breeding will make them weakly, 
and more prone to disease. I am not acquainted with the complaint 
“Amateur” mentions; but his description comes nearest to what is 
called “ wet roup,” by the old writers on Pigeons, and who prescribe 
“ once in two or three days three or four Peppercorns, and a handful 
of green Rue in their water.”]—W. P. Brent. 
White Ear-lobe in Game Fowls.—Washing White Plumage.— 
(Mary McDuff.) —The wliite ear-lobe is no objection in a Game cock, 
nor is it desirable, as the whole face and cheek of a Game cock 
should be of a bright red, for appearance’ sake. It is not a characteris¬ 
tic of the breed ; but, as in many others, it appears at times. White 
plumage may be -washed with soap and water, soft soap and water, or 
a little soda in water. A sponge should be used, and the fowls should 
not be turned out till they are dry. They should be put in a basket 
with clean soft straw ; and in very cold weather, put before, but not 
close to, a fire. Dark hens with a yellow or red lackle. 
LONDON MARKETS.— November 30th. 
POULTRY. 
The trade is still lamentably bad. The supply of Pheasants and 
Partridges exceeds anything ever before seen, and they have been sold 
at almost nominal prices. 
Large fowls.... 
.. 4s. 
Each. 
6 d. to 5s. 
6 d. 
Grouse ... 
Each. 
Is. 9rf. to 2s. 
0 d 
Smaller do . 
.. 3 
0 
„ 4 
0 
Snipes . 
0 
9 
„ 1 
3 
Chickens . 
.. 1 
9 
„ 2 
6 
Rabbits. 
1 
3 
„ 1 
4 
Geese . 
0 
„ 7 
0 
Wild ditto . 
0 
6 
„ o 
10 
Ducks .... 
.. 2 
6 
0 
9 
Pheasants . 
1 
6 
„ 2 
3 
Hares . 
.. 1 
9 
„ 2 
0 
Partridges . 
1 
6 
„ 1 
9 
Turkeys . 
.. 6 
0 
,, 10 
0 
Pigeons . 
0 
9 
„ o 
10 
Larks 
, per 
dozen 
Os. 10 d. to Is. 0 d. 
London : Printed by Hugh Barclay, Winchester, High-street, in the 
Parish of Saint Mary Ivalendar; and Published for the Proprietors, at 
The Cottage Gardener Office, No. 20, Paternoster Row r , in the 
Parish of Christ Church, City of London.—December 1, 1857. 
