SUMMARY 
OF THE RURAL’S SEED DIS¬ 
TRIBUTION FOR 1886. 
A full description, with illustrations, was 
given in the R. N.-Y. of Nov. 14, and this num¬ 
ber will be mailed (free) to all who apply. 
The Nov. 14th Number also presents a full 
account of the 
$3,300 
worth of presents which are offered to subscrib¬ 
ers (not to regular agents) for clubs. 
N. B.—One package (six in all), will be sent 
to all REGULAR SIXBSCRIBER8 who apply, 
and to them only. A two-cent stamp should 
be inclosed in the applicat ion, except by those 
who subscribe for the R. N.-Y. in connection 
with some other journal which offers theseeds 
in connection with the combination. In that 
case, an application is unnecessary. The seeds 
will be sent without application. 
The Alaska Pea. 
It is claimed that this is the earliest blue 
pea; that it is the best of its class; that it has 
superior shipping qualities, the pods remain¬ 
ing green longer than those of any other 
variety. It has never been offered for sale. 
SECOND. 
The Best of the New Water¬ 
melons. 
Comprising a few seeds each of Kolb’s Gem, 
Mammoth Ironclad, Scaly Bark, Cuban Queen, 
and Pride of Georgia. 
THIRD. 
This proved last season the earliest field corn 
ever tested at the Rural Grounds, though it 
may not so prove again. The longest ears 
measured 14 inches. The cars were borne low, 
with often three to a plant. Plants short. 
FOURTH. 
Garden Treasures, 
for our lady friends, being a packet of not less 
than 100 different kinds of flower seeds mixed 
together.. 
FIFTH. 
THE BIRD CANTALOUPE 
(From Colorado.) 
Introduced by the R. N.-Y. Oblong iu 
shape, thickly netted, deeply ribbed; flesh 
thick and light. green, sweet and delicious. 
Very early. The largest specimens weigh 20 
pounds, as grown in Colorado. 
SIXTH. 
Hackensack Valley 
Muskmelons. 
Gathered by the R. N.-Y. from the best 
growers of the Hackensack Valley of New 
Jersey 
IMPORTANT. 
1st.— The Ruhal New-Yorker never 
SELLS seeds or any plants grown upon 
its Experiment Grounds. 
2d.—ONLY Regular Subscribers need 
apply. 
3d.—IN MAKING application, it is 
only necessary to write “SEND SEEDS.” 
4th.—Strangers should send 
for the Nov. 14th issue of the 
R. N.-Y., which fully describes 
the Free Seed Distribution, 
Mailed without charge. 
Address 
The Rural New-Yorker, 
34 Park’Row, N, Y. 
THE BEST PAY FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS. 
Ever ottered by any Journal l 
In the November 14 issue of the Rural New-Yobker we offer worth of sterling Presents to our Subscribers and 
to them only for Clubs. But all seem to have taken tor granted that others will draw the Premiums, and therefore all seem to pre¬ 
fer to work for our regular Premium List. The result is that, beyond any question, the gift list of $3,300 will pay from 
ONE TO THREE DOLLARS FOR EVERY SUBSCRIPTION SENT! 
A belter chance to secure valuable articles lias never been offered by any reputable 
Journal. 
The November 14tli Rural New-Yorker will be sent free to all applicants. 
ROM OUR REGULAR PREMIUM LIST. 
SELECTIONS F 
What You Can Get 
BY SENDING ONE NEW SUBSCRIBER. 
Lise 1.—Any PRESENT subscribers who 
will seu«l ns ONE NEW one, may select nny 
one ol the Following: Vi plants of the Marl¬ 
boro ltnnpberry, or li plants of the Bunco, 
eas Raspberry,or six plants of (Joltleu Queen 
Raspberry, or eight plants ot the Jewell 
Strawberry, or three plants ol the Earbart 
Everbearing Rlack-cap Raspberry, or one 
Poughkeepsie Red, or one Ulster Prolific 
Grape Vine, or a combination Saw Set, or a 
beautiful Silver-Plated llutier Knife, or 
either “Needle Work" or “Knitting and 
Crochet," by Jennie June, or any book ol 
the “One Syllable Series.” See REi.UI.AR 
Premium List. 
FOR TWO NEW SUBSCRIBERS. 
Auy oue sending two New subscribers, may 
select any three of the plants for one subscriber, 
or a Niagara Grape Viue, or a Louderback’s 
Combination Tool, or a Needle Hay Knife, or a 
Pearl Rug Maker, or a Dust-pau, or a Pair of 
Shears, or a Knife, or a Shot Flask, or a Watch 
Charm, or a Harmonica, or a Premium Drill, 
or “Stop Thief” Scale, or auy oue of the fol¬ 
lowing books: Americau Political Ideas, Uncle 
Tom’s Cabin, Fruit Culture, Talks Afield, How 
to Paint, Low Cost Houses, Comforting 
Thoughts, Highways of Literature, Boy’s Use¬ 
ful Pastimes, What Girls can Do, Simple Ail¬ 
ments of Horses. 
WHAT YOU CAN GET 
For Four New Snbscribers 
A No. 2 IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN and 
Holder, with Filler and Case; warranted to 
fit the hand and please. Or a No. 22 Enter¬ 
prise Meat Chopper; or an Em merson Cross¬ 
cut Saiv; or any of E. P. Roe's Works; or a 
Farm Bell worth $5; or a Wheeden Toy En¬ 
gine. 
Or, again: 
The Enterprise Meat-Chopper. 
Every family should have one. Size No. 
22 will thoroughly cut one pound in a min¬ 
ute. The meat is chopped—not mashed. 
Price £4. Given for FOUR SUBSCRIBERS. 
WHAT YOU CAN GET BY SENDING 
TWO SUBSCRIBERS. 
Londi-rback’s Combination Tools. 
This little implement is a regular tool box of 
itself, as it contains ten very convenient and 
almost indispensable tools iu one. We will 
point them out by reference to the illustration: 
A, Adjustable Screw driver; B, Hand Vise: C, Wrench; 
J. Nall Puller; E, Large Gas l’llers; F, Hammer: G. 
[ l),W Wire Putter- ’ “~” n r3 “° 
J, Pincers. 
Size No. 2 is nine inches long. The price is 
$1.25. We will give it for Two Subscribers. 
The Ideal Fountain Pen 
FOR FOUR SUBSCRIBERS, 
is used in the RURAL office, and 
thought to be by far the best Fountain 
Pen made. We guarantee it is as re¬ 
presented. Every farmer needs one, 
as it may be used at all times. It car¬ 
ries ink which, with continuous writing, 
will last at least 12 hours. The price 
is $4, and it can’t be bought for less. 
Given for FOUR Subscribers. Send 
for full descriptive circular to the Ideal 
Fountain Co., L. E. Waterman, Man¬ 
ager, 155 Broadway, N. Y. 
FOR BOOK PKE311UM8 
SEND FOR THE REGULAR PREMIUM LIST. 
For Three Subscribers. 
THE MAHER & GROSH 
Pruning, Whittling and Budding Knife, 
Warranted. 
See Premium List, sent to all applicants. 
FOR TWO SUBSCRIBERS. 
STOP-THIEF SCALES 
Warranted by Jones of Binghamton, N. Y. 
Price $1,15. 
THE BEST SEWING MACHINE 
IN THE WORLD! 
An entirely new principle. 
It is nearly noiseless and the 
easiest-running machine in 
the world. We guarantee it 
in every way- In case of dis¬ 
satisfaction it may he return¬ 
ed at our expense. We would 
respectfully imnress it upon 
our readers that this must 
not he confounded with old 
machines or with those offered 
by other iournals. Price $60. 
Given for only 40 subscribers. 
For descriptive circulars an- 
ply to the Avery Sewing Ma¬ 
chine Co., 812 Broadway N. Y. 
A $60 AVERY SEWING MACHINE for 40 Sub¬ 
scribers. 
A $57 MYSTIC RANGE for 57 Subscribers. 
A $4 IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN for 4 Subscribers. 
A $50 SYRACUSE SULKY PLOW for 50 Sub¬ 
scribers. 
A $6 FIELD FORCE PUMP for 6 Subscribers. 
A $4 ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPER for 4 Sub¬ 
scribers. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
IS THE 
LEADING NATIONAL JOURNAL 
OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND RURAL AFFAIRS. 
It is not a TRADE paper, and has no interest in the SALE of any of the ar¬ 
ticles offered in its Premium-Lists. 
Agents are wanted everywhere. 
