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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, February 8, 1859. 
Poland (Silver').—First and Tliird, G. C. Adkins. Second, J. F. Greenall. 
Highly Commended, J. Dixon. Commended, W. Dawson. 
Poland (any other variety).— First and Third, J. Dixon. Second, 
T. Battyc, Holmflrth. 
Any Vakiety. —First, W. Rogers, Woodbridge. Second, W. Dawson. 
Third, tV. D. Ilcnshall, Huddersfield. Highly Commended, C. Balance, 
Taunton. Commended, J. Scott, Skipton; \V. Hill. Nottingham; H. M. 
Hitchcock, Dunchurch; A. F. Watkin; H. Eastham, Levland. 
Bantams (Game). — First, T. II. D. Baylcy, Biggleswade. Second, 
J. Monsev, Norwich. Very Highly Commended, J. E. Mapplebeek, Bir¬ 
mingham ; J. and R. Blackburn. Highly Commended, J. Brown. Com¬ 
mended, D. Parsons ; W. Hornsey, Bawtry ; C. Felton ; W. C. Wovrall. 
Bantams (Gold-laced).—First, T. H. D. Baylcy. Second, II. Worrall, 
Commended, G. M’Mullin, Preston; Hon. W. W. Vernon. 
Bantams (Silver-laced).—First, J. Dixon. Second, T. II. D. Ravley. 
Highly Commended, J. Billyheald, Hyson Green, Nottingham. 
Bantams (any other variety).— First, J. Cattel. Second, C. Felton. 
Highly Commended, J. N. Coulthurst, Skipton. Commended, G. Finch, 
Worcester ; H. P. Watson. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First, J. K. Fowler. Second, Mrs. M. Beamons, 
Heartwcll, Bucks.' Ilighlv Commended, J. K. Bartrum, Bath. Com¬ 
mended, E. Lister ; W. Maud, Bingley. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, T. Leigh. Second, R. Chew. 
Ducks (Black). — First, Miss S. Perkins, Sutton Colefield. Second, 
G. S. Sainsbury, Devizes. Highly Commended, J. Dixon. 
Ducks (any other variety).—Prize, Hon. W. W. Vernon. Prize, II. N* 
redder, Preston. Highly Commended, .1. Dixon. 
PIGEONS. 
Tumblers (Almond).—First and Second, G. Morgan, Manchester. Com¬ 
mended, T. and J. Grimshaw, Pendle Forest; E. A. Lingard, King’s 
Norton ; II. N. Pedder. 
Tumblers (any other variety).—First, G. W. Hartley, Kendall. Second, 
J. M. Eaton, Islington, London. Highly Commended, F. C. Esquileut, 
Oxford Street, London. Commended, G. C. Adkins; Master M. Rake; 
E. A. Lingard. 
Carriers.— Piece of Plate, C. G. Hill. Second, P. Eden, Salford. Com¬ 
mended, G. Morgan. (An extraordinary good class.) 
Pouters.— First, G. C. Adkins. Second, P. Eden. Commended, G. Lire, 
Dundee ; G. C. Adkins; W. Dawson. 
Runts.— First, Master M. Rake. Second, T. Eastwood, Preston. 
Jacobins.— First, W. Cross, Battersea, London. Second, J. T. Lawrence, 
AValton Breck, Liverpool. Commended, Master M. Rake. 
Fantails. —First, F. C. Esquilant. Second, H. N. Pedder. 
Owls.— First, G. Morgan. Second, G. C. Adkins. Highly Commended, 
E. Worrall; G. C. Adkins. Commended, Master M. Rake. (An ex¬ 
traordinary good class.) 
Trumpeters.— First, F. J. Newburn, junior, Darlington. Second, 
G. C. Adkins. 
Barbes. —First, J. T. Lawrence. Second, J. II, Cragie. Commended, 
J. II. Cragie ; Master M. Rake. 
Turbits. —First and Second, G. C. Adkins. Commended, J. T. Lawrence; 
E. A. Lingard; G. Goore, Aigburtk, near Liverpool. 
Nuns. —First, G. C. Adkins. Second, Master M. Rake. 
Dragoons. —First, G. C. Adkins. Second, W. Dawson. 
Any other New or Distinct Variety. —First and Second, G. Goore. 
Highly Commended, II. N. Pedder. Commended, G. Urc ; G. C. Adkins; 
K. W. Fryer, Hereford ; H. N. Pedder; F. and J. Grimshaw. 
Judges.— Pigeons, Mr. Tegetmeier, of London ; Game Fowl, 
Mr. Foulds, of Chowbent; all other Classes , Mr. Tegetmeier, of 
London, and Mr. Higson, of Preston. 
THE BRAHMA CONTROVERSY". 
Some writers in The Cottage Gardener touch again on 
the long-disputed point, as to whether these birds be a distinct 
variety, or the result of a cross. 
Your correspondent “Alpha” is a fair and reasonable dis¬ 
putant, and I willingly admit that his remark,—“ That if they had 
been a distinct breed their admirers would certainly have received 
ere this some importations from the Brahma Pootra River,”—is 
very mueli to the purpose, and extremely difficult to answer. 
But it is not my intention to agree with, or to attempt to confute, 
any one. I write this to he enlightened on one particular point, 
by some one or other of your able and intelligent contributors. 
Is it not a fact, that a distinct and pure breed invariably pro¬ 
duces its like ? Does not a cross breed as invariably, at some 
time or other, throw back to the father or mother ? Has a cross 
breed ever been known to strictly preserve its peculiarity as re¬ 
gards form and feather? We know that Dorkings are very un¬ 
certain in colour, and constantly throw chickens with four toes, 
thus showing their Suffolk cross. 
I have always understood that these are established principles. 
Is it so, or not ? If I am answered in the affirmative, all the 
arguments against the distinctness of breed of the Brahmas must 
necessarily fall to the ground, although one may not be able 
strictly to define their origin. Barnum may be as clever as lie 
be impudent, but he cannot create. That is in the power of the 
Almighty only. 
Brahmas produce their like, save only that the plumage of 
some is a little darker than others. Tell me why it is that the 
Judges appear to be so much in favour of the darker pencillings. 
I agree with “Alpha,” that the whiter variety are infinitely 
more beautiful. Yet I have never known them take a prize here, 
although I have been very often satisfied in my own mind, that 
they have been the better birds—nay, in the very last exhibition 
at the Crystal Palace, I should say that pen 442 were preferable 
birds— although only “ Highly Commended to pen 443, which 
obtained the first prize. 
Speaking of this Show reminds me of a case which may prove 
that colour can be preserved without a distinct breed. There 
were three pens of wliat were called in the catalogue “ Cuckoo 
Cochin China”—pens 917, 919. The hens and cocks were 
speckled all over like Dorkings. They were certainly most 
beautiful variety of fowl, and so the exhibitor (Mrs. F. "Walker, 
of Ilighgate) appears to think, as she forbids any question about 
purchase, by putting them down at 1,000 guineas each pen. 
Now, what are these birds? One would say, a distinct va¬ 
riety ; for who ever saw a speckled cock, of any variety—nay, 
who ever saw before a cock marked precisely as the hens ? In 
my opinion, Mrs. Walker has the handsomest fowls in England. 
—II. S. Watson. 
I AM delighted with my ally, “ J. K. F.,” and look for some 
plain answer to his arguments. Our adversaries have hitherto 
only said how they can be made; but no one lias said he has 
made them. “ Alpha” refers to tlio Barnum dodge ; but that 
does not weigh much, as there is no prool it was a dodge; and 
he who manufactured a mermaid, might, if it would answer his 
purpose, profess to manufacture Brahmas. If they were made, 
it would of course be by a cross. In all crosses, it is notorious 
the produce throws back. If they are made with Malays, 
Dorkings, or Cochins, lias any one ever bred either from them? 
There were two known strains—Dr. Bennett’s and Mr. Burn¬ 
ham’s, and these have bred truly. I am at a loss to discover the 
cause of the animosity that is borne to these beautiful birds ; but 
it is a satisfaction to their admirers, to know that they are being 
kept wherever a hardier fowl than common is required. The 
beautiful pens at the Crystal Palace might convince any one that 
it is a pure breed, as the same type was visible in all. Let tlio 
exhibitors speak out. Do they maintain them by constant crosses 
from any other breed ?— Salop. 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Liverpool Poultry Show.— In the report of the Liverpool Show, you 
have left mo entirely out. 1 therefore send a correct list of Dorking 
prizes:—• 
Dorkixgs (Colourod),—Cup, Capt. W. W. Ilornhy, R.N. Second, Mr. 
C. II. Wakefield. Third, Hon. W. W. Vernon. Highly Commended, 
Lord Sefton ; Lieut.-Col. T. Clowes. 
Dorkings (Silver Grey).—Cup, Rev. J. Hill. Second, Mr. W. W. Rutt- 
lidge. Third, Hon. W. W. Vernon. Commended, Mr. G. W. Moss.— 
C. II. Wakefield. 
Stale (A Constant Reader ).—By the word “stale,” wc presume that 
our correspondent “II. C.,” at page 272, intends “ old vapid hoer.” If 
we are wrong in this interpretation, he will oblige by correcting us. 
Canarie3. — JF. Young wishes for a remedy for asthma in these birds. 
Also, for a corrcot drawing of what a Belgian Canary ought to he in form. 
Canaries. —In the advertisement last week of Mr. Nicholson’s Canaries, 
it should have been, “ the Prize Bird at the late Crystal Palace Exhibition.” 
The bird took the second prize. The mistake was ours. 
LONDON MARKETS.— February 7. 
POULTRY. 
The most important feature in the market, is the supply of Pheasants, 
which remain a drug, almost unsaleable at any price. This is our last 
quotation for this season, and we have to record it has been unexampled in 
the quantity of game it lias produced for sale. 
Each 
1 
Each. 
Large Fowls .... 
5$.0<f. 
Hares. 
... 2a. 
Of/, to 
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. fi d. 
Small ditto. 
0 
4 
0 
Pigeons . 
... 0 
9 
„ 
0 
10 
Chickens. 
9 
2 
9 
Teal. 
... 1 
3 
1 
9 
Geese . 
0 
7 
6 
[ Snipes. 
... 1 
3 
1 
6 
Ducklings . 
.. 3 
6 
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3 
1 Rabbits . 
... 1 
1 
1 
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Wild Ducks .... 
.. 3 
0 
3 
6 
Wild ditto. 
... 0 
9 
0 
10 
Pheasants . 
.. 1 
0 
• 
2 
3 
Woodcocks ... 
... 3 
6 
4 
0 
Partridges. 
.. 1 
0 
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1 
6 
Larks . 
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