nials as these and leave at home those that pre¬ 
viously have won the highest premiums, can 
well afford to let. thetr reputation rest on their 
merit. 
The other principal exhibitors of Short-Horns 
arc- Craig W. and James 4V. Wadsworth of 
Geneseo, C. K. Wahjj of Loltoy, A. 15. Bkmiam 
of Tompkins Co., F. C. Cowman of Tioga Co., 
V. AV. Mason of Madison Co., AVm. Blanchard 
of Penn Yan, AVm. Jackson of Cayuga Co., and 
geo. Butts of Manlius. 
The finest display In cat tle lsln Ayrshire?. The 
herds well represented are those Of Walcott & 
Campbell of New York Mills, S, I). Honoer- 
pohd of Adams, N. A’., Urodjf. A Sow of Hum) 
Hills, O, Howland of Auburn, and H. C. Hol- 
den of McU raw villa. Mr. IIungKKFQHD exhib¬ 
ited twenty-two head—the largest, number—and 
AV. & ('. eight. Jerseys are shown by AVm. Dro¬ 
ssier of Northport. His herd of seven or eight 
had no competitors, with the exception of a 
yearling bull exhibited by Titos. Gould, Au¬ 
burn. There is nothing remarkable about the 
few grade cattle, oxen, steers, shown, ex¬ 
cept the big ox owned by Benjamin Fellows 
of Chili. Ho is five years old, and said to -weigh 
thirty-live hundred. 
The Sliow of Horses 
is not equal to that of last year, hut perhaps is 
as good as the average, except in the class of 
brood mares, which is miserable. AVm. Tnnis of 
York, Ontario, Canada, took the first prize in the 
cl ass of dralt stallions over four yoarsold, with 
“Little John,’’ a dappled black, seven years old, 
sixteen and a half hands, by “Robin Hood.” 
dam by “ Messenger." Lewis O. Mourns of 
Fordham, lias several prize horses on the 
grounds, of which “Orion," a steel gray, thtwo- 
year-old Mainhlelnniun stallion, took a first. 
There is a fine range in stallions, and the young 
look promising. Improvement is manifest In 
these. But there arc also a large number of very 
inferior horses, such os absolutely disgrace a Fair. 
Probably they will not bo exhibited at the next 
horse-trot. 
The Sheep Show. 
The display of Sheep is best in the long--woolcd 
breeds. The principal exhibitors ol these are 
\Valoott and t AMimii i.i,, who show LeiCesters 
and Lincolns. Jt tttAN AVjnne shows Leicester.-;, 
Fine Colaw olds are shown by Jno. I). Wlxa, 
Dutchess county. There are but lew Soul It 
Downs, shown ehielly by E. Cornell of Ithaca 
and John Lynch of West Brighton. William 
Chamberlain and Cahi. Hi:vm; of Red Hook. 
Bronson and Mauiunek of East Bloomfield, 
and Petek and Geo. F. Martin of Monroe 
county are the principal exhibitors of (lie fine 
wools. 
The Show oi Swine. 
Like other classes of stock, the Swine depart¬ 
ment is not well tilled. There are some large 
hogs, some tolerable Chesters and Cheshire*, 
some Essex and Berkshlres. The quality of lito 
white breeds would nol compare well with 
those shown in former years. The dark breeds 
(Essex and Berkshire*) were fine, and seemed 
more thorough-bred than the others. 
The other departments of the Fair are com¬ 
paratively meager, except poultry, which is 
better than usual. AVe shall give notes in our 
next. On the whole this Exhibition is below tho 
average. G. V. W. 
PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENT." 
E. AV, Taylor. Elmira. "Jlambletontan Lafayette;’ 
3(1. E. J. Wood. Middletown. '* Knickerbocker." Spe- 
Clal, $20). It. it. Morris, Ford ham. “ Mjtrahull.” 
Dra r*r s'TA i,iJ ons—O afr i Years OW —Beat, AVm 
Inma, Richmond Hill, York. Canada, •* Little John.' 
STALLIONS- For Get ling Howlstecs Heat. I>. B. Ir¬ 
win, Middletown, ”MUtdfetoWn Zd. A. J. liennett. 
Honsehead*; '.id, l ' “ 
r.p|| IJoy,. 
Morris," 
Tell;’’ 3d. G. II 
Stallions. 
Morris, ' _ 
ford Co., Pa„ “ 
L. CL Morris, ‘ 
•Macomb, Jr., ” 
Bttuuii M a ii»:n » 
May 31, ISOS, was305,157 pounds, or 54.489 pounds 
more than the past year; but the Custom House 
A-aluation of the imports of 1868 was only f919,- 
481, or ?115J!15 less than the diminished Imports 
of 1869. In other words, the Custom House valu¬ 
ation of the imports of 1869 was #6.84 per pound, 
against #4.46 per pound in 1868-an appreciation 
of #2.38 per pound. Those who buy this [drug at 
retail habitually, will readily perceive the profit 
made upon it by somebody before it reaches the 
consumer, and tbejjnormous profit the producer 
may derive from it as a crop in this country. 
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. 
IxmnrtMAl Mrs. Mnr.hull Pinckney Wilder 0Uwtr*t»d).eU M 4 
F i*'' Til* Be*l Use of Clover; Harvesting Corn <11- 
lustrAted ;) Making Rivets Hold ; M-aeurement of Hsv • Inqui- 
n« About the Use of Lime; Elephant Plow. .. .. f.’...? ,614 
c " r, ‘ ■ Fie> * Nf^-Secnna Crop 
w i^’ l r of , Pou „ : *.w*d Corn ; H-wt ii, Wheet; 
( hiixorj Imported ; Growing from Swd Belli Kscd’ 
Injr Sw«t PotAtow; Ttpv&nmiock Wheat; E»rlv Pluntid 
fnrri . ..i.614 
Am.ri. Ar, Woolf-EfTrl. of Petted 
ari^ Eiw.rUi,"n o< I’ueno. *;r«, Expertetion 
of Monte bid*.'; ton ring Wool : isberp bTereiuinit 
ThrongliouttheAA Orld j American Ir-Rmiu Wool Erposition A15 
Tne rWn.»v-Ta«n. - Room DnoV? j r-wls- Munl'ine ; A 
C.„apt*r on t i.oon. -nio Turtl. Dove. Tho Rinj Ueve, The 
liutngw Pltroon, The Temblor Opwn ; Pouftiy Bco»etiy...615 
rovo t,sorer,, -- Die n n I III Meeting of the AmerUnn Pomolevicel 
SOO'Otv—Address „f President Wilder, F.l.vtinn of ©«“ers, 
. -Andmg Coiimiiit^pi,, PIof .Next Mating:..616 
T'oiBtTOLTtn:*.—PUotlns: Bulbs; Mowing Flo were end Plants— 
rhe Ribbm L,ns System (5 Hhnlrntinn. ;) Jnpan Lilies ; Cut- 
Bari Rose Lou,.'*—In-jnlrj'...... ’. 
Tu« Gsuncuva. —Alptragm for Market and Hrnne I’so j Anele 
" orm *. .,..r..6I7 
ABaowrnpmre* -Old Tree* ; Cutting Swamp Willows ; Remo- 
pAntv Uf-n,soar. - Among the Factories In Jlerllnter Co., 
■ I^mling F>Mur«§ in Mult Inc * Mich Priced 
* TJ* *1 tl ii ion^ of Whrr Butter, 
L- • J ?. A.«„ istion. The Cheese 11 1sflgry ghnte,” Old 
rsirneld; fno Country Cheese Market. .. .. . .. .. 618 
Th« IllltDAua*. Calf's Ferer . To Remove Chaff fmm Cattle’s 
t - v ** • .. • . ...618 
Tne lionet!!**. Breaking Culls—A .'ii n : For Bruises and Soros : 
AN ORIOINAL AVEEKLV 
RURAL, LITERARY AND EA.A1LLY NEWSPAPER. 
— iniavwii; *u,*v. . neuiittu, 
. — C. lieu nett, AVcilsiborti’, " Bnn- 
." r/iwe-rot r-Oltl tjl'iUii’U#.— ittmt, I,. (i. 
Orton;" 2J. G. IT. Post, Efuiini. "William 
Titke, Cunundiiigua. T\»a- Ycar-Otrl 
-liettt, T. h. Armutronc. Ovrogo ; 2d, I.. II. 
Arcturua;" 3d, flurry Mix,Townuda.fintd- 
T.iwaisda." Yrarfftto SMKoru.— Heat, 
LtiuiuH;" 2d, <to., •• 31arTel;” 3d., J. N. 
Clayton.” 
. . iTil Foalb.—B est. Jitp- N. Stivn- 
fiT, Horaolio.itl* ; Zd.H.J. 8trvkt?r, Klnilm; Set. A- J. 
liennett, 
Killies— 3 IVors Old.- float, t,. o.Morris, "Juno;" 
2d, Robert Bull; 36, David Decker, Elmira, Tiro 
1 ,ars OW.—Bust, I locker I,no, Havana ;2d. J. C. Todd, 
Klmira: 3d, M. P. Fltcli. ) turUruje .—Russl L.G. Mtir- 
rltt, *’Mimosa;" 2d,do,, " Mlgnonnuttc3d, A. AVhit- 
tHirnb. 
H a as cas A\u Paddle Hdhskb — Pofrs otrr 10 
//itittlL— Beat. Henry Vosburgh, Port Byron;2d. Tht>8. 
cittrku. Uirfltuiis. (Wtwni 15 rttut 16 JWririd.—Bust, C. 
AV. AVaclawortlu <»t;iif»eo; 2d, David Decker, Elmira; 
3d, Lee \Vfiler. Tyron. 
ItpAD HoltSJ - Vat i ndrr it v Hand*.— Keet. Rob¬ 
ert Hull, log blinds; M, AVm. Giistlr. Klrnira, I5>i ;8U, 
<.. 8. Fumjiully, H ollands I Thoroughbreds. I 
l tioi rtOHBEF.-CIiest. Cayuga Chief Mannfg Co., 
Auburn, 16 ItfunlB; 2M, Dodge A Htevenuon. (to., do., 
16 (10.: 3(1, D. B. Striked-. Klmira, 16 do. 
SlNGI.K llAltMSSH HOBSEB— Beat. AVtlaon IlMB, 
1 torrehead*. 16 liitnds; 2d, Geo, E. Stanley. Bteese. 
port, I6>j do.; 3d, H. Hohoomuaker. l edru )j ill, 16 do. 
Si vole IliUViM. UcMtMsF. Best, S. D. lliincer- 
ford. H years. Lj\ hands ; 2d, A J. Bennett, 6 do.. 1C 
do.; 3d, 8. D. Hnngerford, 5 do,, 15Jf do. 
SAltni.i: Horheh.—B est. L. <1. Morris,—no comp. 
Extra.—B est, AV.Cror.lar; Shetland pony, “Garry." 
JACKS.—Heat, C. B.'Lake, Candor,“Young Mugel;” 
2d, L. B. J'nulklier, AVuvcrly, “ Napoleon;" 3d, AV. 
Bartlett. 
(Sli cep. 
FAT fsHEKl *—Tsma Whom, Over 2 Yrurn Old.—nest, 
AValeott k (lamphoR, I.clceater Wether. 2 years, f 'n- 
dcr 2 Year* i)Ul, Beat, do., do. 
fat 8li PEP —Mldtlli Wnulr.d, Over 2 Ymrn OW.—Rost, 
K. Cornell South Down AVether. 3 yearn ; 2d, do., do,; 
3d, J, Lyneh, Went Brighton. 
l'AT an kb l ■ ■Crimr- Hm>t, Ovr r 2 YrarsOVl. Rest,!). 
Howland, Auburn f 'nder 2 Yriin Old.—'id best, <). 
Howland. 
LEICEBTKH RAMS -Urn 2 Ytar* old. Host, Jiirhui 
AVlnne. liethleheni Center. I 'ntirr2 I rani Old Bent, 
AA aleott ,V Campbell; 2d. do.; 3d, Jurlan AVlnne. 
Lkickstkr it a mb —Pint of 3. Best. Jurlan AVlnne. 
Lr.ICESTKR Kn k« I’m* of 8. DivrS lYdra old.— Best. 
D. D. T. MOORE, 
OoncInotinK Idditor and (Proprietor 
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AVoat her very nice and pleasant. Corn good, 
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J’otatoos and vegetables in abundance. Corn, 
70c.; rye, 60; oats .'50; potatoes 30,—B. i\ 
\cw Moscow, Coshocton Co., Ohio, Sept. i. 
Weather through June and July Avot and cold; 
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Hnvniumh, \. A ., Sept, 9.—Wo have had a very 
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and all will be hindered by a drenching rain that 
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Waterloo, N. V., Scpi.0.—Wo have laid five 
inches of rain in tho last thirty-six hours, bad 
only for the potato crop, Avlilch has already tho 
symptoms of the rot. This lias been the most, 
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calcareous soils: all crops large except epru on 
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AYnlln AA nlln, AA ashington Territory, Aug. 2W. 
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June and July—often 10Q° to 108" In tiie shade. 
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RURAL NOTES AND QUERIES, 
This Week’* Rural.— Large as the Rural 
New-Yorker is, we find it quite too small to 
(•ontjiqy Dll that deserves space within its col- 
umiD, Now that the season of Fairs is com¬ 
menced. n larger sheet is almost a necessity; but 
until larger presses are built the Rural must 
be conlent with its present modest dimensions. 
We are often obliged, therefore, as notably iu 
this issue, to compress matter u> much as possi¬ 
ble. This is l lie only apology we have to offer 
for presenting our reports of the Biennial 
MoeLing of the American. J’omological Society, 
and the Maine and New York State Fairs, in so 
crowded a manner. All these reports, however, 
will fully compensate our friends for the effort 
of reading them in fine typo, — especially i hat of 
President Wilder's address ent ire at tho Pomo- 
logical Meeting, which ts of marked interest, 
and every way worthy its distinguished author,— 
so we ml vise all to put on their “specs" and 
give them a careful perusal. 
We had expected to give report of the Ohio 
State Fair by our special representative ihero, 
in the present issue, but find it impossible. That 
and report of KansasSrate Fair are unavoidably 
deferred. I)id space permit, we would refer to 
article on first page —the initial one of u series 
of biographical sketches which will prove un¬ 
usually interesting to all lovers of horticulture. 
The very excellent portrait of Mr. Wildkh, ■ 
engraved expressly lor the Rural,— with ac¬ 
companying illustrations, will, however, nol fail 
to attract, attention. 
leavinglnii 12tli:" 2<1. do., • l,ueln : " 3d, Geo. Butts, 
"Snruh.” Two Years Old.— Bunt. H. Cofnell, "Lucy 
Curd;” 2d, do., “ Lucy Conklin," Yearlings. — Goo. 
Butts, " Stm wherry 2 d, K. Cornell, "Lucy Ann 
12th3d, Jo., " Fldgel 8tli." Calves. - Best, Geo. 
Butts," Olive.;" 2d. H, tkirnell."Roselle;" 3d, Geo. 
Butts, " Somonler, 
DEVONS. Hulls Over 3 Years UM. -Host, L, F. Palm¬ 
er, Un'icu. “ General;" no competition. Two Years 
Old. — Best, W. F. Arnold, Otego. “ Young Wnshing- 
toa;” no croup. One I toroid. 2 d best. Walter Cole, 
Buluviu, " Helmut's Huron .’dll," Hull Calves. -Best, 
wall or Cole," Helenas Puritan;” 2d. do., "Oregon," 
commended. 
Cows - On r 3 )' i in old. Bust, Walter ( ole, " He¬ 
lena 28th; ' 2d, do., “ Helena 3:id; - ' 3d, W. K. Arnold, 
" Princess Ben trice." Best, Herd Prize, Waller Cole. 
Two Years old. Host. Walter Cole. “ Wanda 2d;” 2d, 
vv. K. Arnold, " Princona Beatrice. 2d." Yearlings.— 
Best, Waller Cole, "Cole's Helena 3d;" 2(1, W. K. 
Arnold, " Prim ess lleatriee 3d 80 do., " Daisy 2d " 
Cains. Best. VV. 15. Arnold, " Daisy 3d 2d, Waller 
Cole, “ Cole's Melons Dili." 
Ayrshire.*. - Halls over 3 I caps Old. — Best, 
Bmdic A Son, Rural IHII, Jefferson Co., "John Gil¬ 
pin ; 2d, 8. D. Ilungerlord, Adams, "Abram Lin. 
coin;” 3d, Rolanl Brodie, Smithvllle, "Robert 
Brnee." 7’l<m Yen is Old. Best, 8. D. 11 Uligerford, 
" HugUle." One Year Old.—Bust, Walcott A Camp¬ 
bell, New York Mdls. “Brnee2d, 8, II llungertord, 
"Tommy.'' UuH < dives. Best, 8. D. llungertord, 
"Gilpin; ,!d, K. 0. Holden, MoGrawvtllo, "Gov¬ 
ernor Stli." 
, '°'V$ Vf"'" ilhL Boat, Walcott A Camp¬ 
bell, ’Maude 2d, do., "Helen Douglass," 3d. do., 
"Jessie.” 'I wo Tran old. -Best, iVnlrmt A Cump- 
b'Jl. Alton; 2 d. 8. 1 ). H uugerford,’• Hattie3d, 
Walcott. A Campbell, “CaiUnc.” Warlinys. Best, 
Walcott A Campbell, “Flossie; ’ 2d. lfrodie A Bon, 
“Heather Bell 3d, 8. D. Hungorfnrd. "Jessie” 
Caines. —Rest, S. D. Ilungerford, "Mary Helen ’ 
The Herd prize awarded to Walcott A Campbell' S 
D. llungerlord's herd specially commended. 
Jerseys .—Dulls Over 3 IYar* Old,—Best, WllUiim 
Crozier. Northport, 1.. 1., "Comet;" 2d, C. K Putn- 
pellyOwegn, " Fred 2d. ' Yearlings.- Best, Thomas 
Gould, Aurora, “Admiral 4th;’’ 2d, John Chadwick. 
Garrisons, "Jupiter.” 
L'mva—Oretjj Years DM,—Best, William Crozier, 
< ;u '°b n 9- f il’d l nirp tjtd.- Best. WiLliam Crozier. 
‘^Ansy. Irarlmm. Best. Wm. Crozier, "Jersey 
BeIIC’>d. t ahirs.- Best. Wm. Crozier. "Jersey Belle 
4th; 2d, do., Bessie 2d, connnemli d. 
Milch Cmvs or .v.vv bkeep.- Host a. B. Ben- 
ham MeLcnn. ... " Ida ; ” 3d. John C. 
Welles, Athens, Pa.. " Bun; " 3d, John n. Boll, west 
Brighton, blun't-Uorn cow, "N’lmi,” 
Grade shou i-ih.rn Cows and heifers,—B est, 
A. B. Benhani, " Miss Brown; " 2d. O. Howlaml Au¬ 
burn, "Daisy: 3d, Robert Bell, West Brighton, 
Knto. ' 
Grade Devon Cows and Heifers.—B est o 
Howland, "Kate" 2d, R. Bell. "Ida " J. lj. Belli 
heifer Ariel, highly cumniended. 
Grade AYitsuiiiKs.-aest, K. C. Holden, "Bui- 
tei: Cup;" 2d, do., "Gentli;' 3d, J. N. Macomb, 
Bnincaiport, Victoria. 
Grade Jkksevs. Best, M. P. Kitcli; 2d, C. F. 
Pumpelly, " Kitty3d. C. F. Pumpelly. " Molly. ’ 
WoificiNu Oxen, (liar r> r ears Old.— Best, Joel J 
Hoyt, Jamesuiwn; Sd, Ck II. Roy, French Mills, Pa.; 
M. A. B. Raynor, Wuverly.N.Y. Over l Years Old.— 
Rest, It. 1). Wilkes, Bath. 
.r ' V"’? Best, Ira Young, JamoR- 
- -’*• J - Howland. Steers trained hn boys under 
lu.-Bcsi. Jonas Bay res. (H years.) llorselieads. 
ciou T OXEN-Di'cr 1 Years 01/1.—Best, BenJ. Fellows. 
Chill.Durham a years old, .'5.500 pounds: 2d. c. W 
t years old ; 3d. B. Fellows, 
, V .vwirs 0l(l. Special to G. ‘Butts for pair ol 
n\ui .Jjort-Hoi'ns, ituiroiigh-hpod and vvel] matched. 
N riaius | inI, r 4 Years Old.— 2d best, O. Howland. 
iJublisbct’s 
PUBLISHER’S SPECIAL NOTICES, 
Grape Exhibitions. Circulars announcing the 
Annual Fairs of two prominent Grape Growers' 
Associations—the New York State and the Luke 
Shore—have been issued. The Fair of the for¬ 
mer, last year, was thu best, so far as extent and 
variety of grapes and wines exhibited, ever had 
in America. There should be an improv ement 
even on that, tho present year. The Lake Shore 
Association was organized more especially to 
develop and improve grape culture on the 
south shore of Lake Eric, and has a fine field for 
operation. Diplomas will be awarded by both 
Associations for best plates ol standard red, 
black und white grapes, and awards will also be 
made l’or red and white dry and sparkling 
wines of the different varieties. Chemical and 
mechanical tests of grape juice will be made, 
likewise, and diplomas given for that of best 
quality. We hope to chronicle excellent things 
of both exhibitions. 
A RoniioM.- All non-subscribers Into wliosehnnds 
a number of the Rural may fall arc requested to 
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Ac., and then decide upon the merits of our claim 
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This Oil ts guaranteed perfectly safe, of extra high 
.lire test, white, free from unpleasant odor, and of 
superior quality in every respect. In is indorsed and 
recommended in ibe strongest terms by the Fire 
Insurance Companies, the Fire Commissioners and 
prominent Chemists, and is put up in boxes contain¬ 
ing one and two 6-gal!on sealed cans (with screw-noz¬ 
zles,) expressly fur family und general local use. 
Packages may be returned. 
Retail price 50 eents per gallon; liberal discount to 
dealers. Families who do not Bad this oil at a neigh¬ 
boring store, can order by mail a single package, 
which will be promptly forwarded. 
THE DKVOK MANUFACTURING CO., 
Ill Fulton ,St., New York. 
Send ns Names ! —Subscribers and others fre¬ 
quently apply for copies or tho Rural to send to 
distant friends as specimens, If those who wish 
their friends to see the paper, and thus aid in extend¬ 
ing its circulation, will send us the names and post- 
office addresses of such friends, near and distant, 
we (V ill mail ouch a specimen of the enlarged nnd 
improved volume. Give us the names and we will 
cheerfully respond. 
Addrcs* to No. II Pmk itow, New York.- 
Thuugh the Rural is published in both New York 
City and Rochester. N. V., the principal printing and 
mailing offices are in New York, and hence all agents 
are requested to address 
D, D. T. .ffOOBF, 
■No. 41 Park Row, New York. 
Our premiums are liberal and sure. 
Good Instruments. —The HAINES BROTHERS' 
pianos aro deservedly popular, possessing great 
beauty and evenucss of tone. During the year 
ending April 1,1860,1,135 of them were sold, ac¬ 
cording to It "venue returns. Xhislarge number 
called lor, amid the numerous instruments put 
before the people, is one of the best commenda¬ 
tions which could be given. 
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES 
BE BEAUTIFUL 
Western New York Horticultural Society.— 
The Autumn meeting of i his association will be 
held in Rochester on Wednesday, tho S0th inst. 
It is hoped that the display of fruits and flow¬ 
ers may be superior to any previously made by 
the Society. _ 
Yew York State Grape Growers' Association.— 
The Annual Fair of this Associat ion will be held 
at Canandaigua October 5 and 6. Dr, John A. 
Warder of Cincinnati has been Invited to de¬ 
li ver t he address. 
If you desire beauty you should use Hagan’s Mag¬ 
nolia Balm. 
It gives a soft, refined, satin-like texture to the 
Complexion, removes Roughness. Redness, Blotches, 
Sunburn, 'Pan. &e., and adds a tinge of Pearly Bloom 
to the plainest features. It brings the Ifloom of 
Youth to the fading cheek and changes the rustic 
Country Girl into a Fashionable City Belle- 
In the use ot the Magnolia Balm lies the true secret 
of Beauty. No Ludy need complain of her Complex¬ 
ion who will invest 75 cents in this delightful article. 
Noi n Two Dollar Paper.-Those who remit 
us $2 ,,r $2.50 for a yearly copy of ibis journal - say¬ 
ing they can got ibis or that paper for the nrnount— 
aro respectfully Informed that $3 is our lowest price 
for u single copy, nnd that we don't publish one rate 
and accept another. 8uch as want a 82 paper must 
therefore send elsewhere, as we cannot afford the 
luxury of their " patronage." Tile price of the en¬ 
larged Rural should be $5 instead of fa. 
Illustrated Melons. — Mr. S. Barker, whose 
practical articles our readers have noticed in our 
columns, scut ua two fine melons the other day, 
with a note saying they were “to he illustrated 
with cuts, -Using a sharp knife." They were so 
“ illustrated, ” and were very delicious. We 
should like to know more about the variety. 
The specimens were exceptionally good. 
Lyon’s Kathairon is tho best Hair Dressing in use. 
Local Club Agnus.—We wantaltve, wide-awake 
agent for the Ri ftAL in every town where there is 
none. Reader, if you cannot uct as such, please 
induce your P. M. or some influential friend to do so. 
The Lake Shore Grape Growers’ Association 
will hold its Annual Fair at Erie, Pa.. October 15 
und 16. The annual address will be delivered by 
William Griffith, Esq., of North East, Pa. 
Opium Eating, — During the eleven months 
ending May 31,1868. there were imported 151,268 
pounds of opium and the extract thereof, valued 
(Custom House valuation) at $1,034,836. To show 
the appreciation in the value of this drug during 
the past year, it is only necessary to say that the 
amount imported for the eleven months ending 
Additions to Clubs are always in order, whether 
in ones, twos, fives, Lens, or any other number. -Many 
agents, after sending one club, form others,and thus 
secure additional or larger premiums. A host of 
peoplo are dropping other papers about these (lays — 
many have already changed to the Rural— and our 
Agent-Friends should improve every occasion to 
secure such as recruits for the " Rural Brigade. 
The Rural ig Not a Monthly. — In presenting 
the claims of the Rural, do not furget to say it is 
not a monthly of only 12 issues a year, but a Largo 
and Handsome Weekly of Fifty-Two Numbers, 
The Addison Co. (Vt.) Fair is postponed to the 
20th and 30th inst. and October 1. Dr. Georoe 
B. Lowing of Massachusetts will deliver the ad¬ 
dress on the second day. 
