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THE RURAL NEW-YORKERS 
ANNUAL PREMIUM LIS 
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READ WHAT FOLLOWS CAREFULLY. 
WHO ARE INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT 
KIND OF A JOURNAL 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
CLAIMS TO BE. 
It was established in 1850. It is published for all parts of the country alike 
and for all who own a home. During the past 12 years it is conceded on all hands 
that it has worked a new era in rural journalism. It is original throughout. It is 
filled with contributions from the best writers in the world. It is the only farm 
weekly that employs its own artists and over 500 original illustrations are presented 
every year. It is the first journal to have established au experiment farm, and the 
only one now working such a farm in the interests of its readers. The object of this 
farm is to test all kinds of new seeds and plants whether ornamental or economical; 
to produce new kinds of grain by cross-breeding ; to test new farm implements, fer¬ 
tilizers, methods of culture, with a view to producing the greatest yields at the small¬ 
est cost. 
The Rural New-Yorker has no other than the true interests of agriculture to 
subserve. It has neither seeds uor plants nor books nor anything whatever to sell- It 
is conducted purely in the interests of agriculture and horticulture and stock-keeping. 
Its tests of plants, seeds, manures and implements are made regardless of individual 
interests or those of advertising patrons. It holds the interests of land culture as 
above all others, and its aim is to benefit all who occupy themselves in the culture 
of laud and its attendant industries, either for pleasure, profit, or support. 
It has no axes to grind and claims to be a complete journal of rural affairs The 
aim of the R. N.-Y. is to present a pure, sound, dignified yet aggressive journal that 
shall be thoroughly independent and work only for the highest ideal of country life. 
The Rural goes to every section of North America, aud its readers are usually the 
leading men of the community. Its striking aud original features render it, as 
we believe, beyond question, the best expoucut of agricultural thought in the 
country. It does not depend upon second hand articles or engravings to fill its 
pages. It costs far more to publish than any other journal of its class. Its market 
reports arc reliable. Its Womau's, Domestic Economy, Literary, and News Depart¬ 
ments are conducted by specialists. Its Eye-Opener, with its scathing expusure of 
all frauds and humbugs has saved its subscribers thousands of dollars every year. 
Its illustrations are a strong feature. New fruits, grains, implements, tlowers, farm 
aud garden devices, fine stock, portraits of eminent ruralists are faithfully shown, 
while its hard-hitting full-page cartoons, which appear from time to time, help the 
farmers’ cause by adding dignity to his occupation. Small fruits of all kinds arc a 
specialty. Hundreds of different kinds of grapes, strawberries, raspberries, &e., Ac. 
may be seen under test at the Rural Grounds. All ornamental trees, shrubs aud 
vines, herbaceous plants, hardy enough to endure the climate, may also be seen there. 
Not less than 200 different kinds of hybrids between wheat and rye aud of cross bred 
wheats ; hybrids between blackberries and raspberries, between roses, &c. may also be 
seen. The R. N.-Y. may be read by any member of the family without fear that its 
influence will be other than for good. Its advertising columns are also guarded with 
unusual care. 
Such are among the claims made for this journal, and we know that the best people 
of the country willfully endorse them. 
It is published weekly ou fine, heavy paper. The price is, for single copies, $2.00 
a year in advance ; or, $1.50 in clubs of five or over. We have no other terms. Speci¬ 
men copies, posters, &c., for those who wish to act as agents, will be promptly marled 
without charge. 
Address 
The Rural New-Yorker, 34 Park Row, N, Y. 
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS 
AND AGENTS. 
The following premium list Is a most liberal one. 
The majority of the articles have never before been 
offered as premiums. We have done all in our power 
to present a list of articles that will ofTer adequate com¬ 
pensation to all who exert themselves in the RURAL’S 
behalf. We do not knowot any paper that offers better 
terms to its agents. 
To those who prefer a cash compensation, we have 
to announce that in clubs of five, or over, the price of 
the “RURAL NEW-YORKER” will be, until further 
notice, $1.50. 
It rnnst be remembered that the preminms are given 
only for subscriptions at the full price, $2.00 per year. 
Respectfully and earnestly soliciting the support 
which our friends may deem the RURAL worthy of, 
they may rest assured that nothing can moderate our 
desire to increase its influence, and to make it in every 
way more worthy of their confidence and regard. 
Our readers should understand that these premiums are given FOR new subscrip¬ 
tions, and not TO new subscribers. The Rural is well worth the subscription 
price. In times past new subicribers bave demanded premiums for their own single 
subscriptions. That there may be no misunderstanding during this campaign, we will 
state that the premiums will be given only to those who are already subscribers, or to 
regular agents. Any NEW subscriber will be entitled to commissions for any sub¬ 
scriptions he may send after his subscription has been received. The premiums are 
not given because we think something additional is needed to make the Rural 
worth its price. We give the various articles named in our list simply as payment for 
SERVICES RENDERED. Those who work for us, and spend their time aud ener¬ 
gies in helping to extend the circulation of the Rural, deserve to be rewarded, the 
same as if they enguged in any other work. 
Our posters this year are unusually attractive. Four of our most powerful car¬ 
toons have been printed on heavy paper with descriptive text. They are wonderfully 
forcible and tell the Rural's story as nothing else will. We want a set of these post¬ 
ers hanging in every house, every store, every grange, every shop and every barn. 
Agents will find them very helpful, and all subscribers who care to show their colors 
should secure a set. We will gladly send these posters with sample copies, circulars, 
and other advertising matter to all who apply. 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
Send for all the specimen copies and posters desired. A good way is to hand 
several specimens to those who may wish to subscribe (or have us, at our expense, 
mail them) aud then, allowing a few days for examination, call upon them and solicit 
their subscriptions. Commence the work at once. Commencing early insures 
success. 
The Rural values the entire confidence of its readers, and therefore has no inter¬ 
est whatever in the sale of anything except the R. N.-Y - . If you wish to purchase 
any premium found in the List, apply to the manufacturers, kindly mentioning the 
Rural. 
The smaller premiums are giveu for procuring new subscribers—in other words, 
for mcreasiug our circulation. It will be apparent to all fair-minded readers that we 
cannot afford to pay for individual renewals of subscriptions. We assume that, know¬ 
ing the paper, no such inducement should be required. When, however, they are 
willing to exert themselves in our behalf by sending us new subsenbers, or by making 
up clubs, whether old or uew, then ouk club-rates or premium list is available. 
You cau send for a Premium for each subscriber as the names are sent to this 
office, or complete the list and then select as may be preferred. 
Old and new subscribers, we repeat, count in clubs of five or over, and they may 
be sent from different post-offices. 
Money, sent by letter, almost always reaches us safely. Still, unless registered 
we cannot assume any risk. 
Premiums are sent at the expense of the agent, unless otherwise noted, either by 
mail or express as desired. This Premium List will be operative until June 1st, 1S8S. 
