Astounding Science Fiction October 1958 (Volume 62, Number 2)
Illustrations by Kelly Freas, John Schoenherr, H. R. van Dongen, Vegh. Cover by Kelly Freas (for "The Big Front Yard.")

Novelettes: "The Big Front Yard" by Clifford D. Simak (Hugo winner - short fiction)
"Big Sword" by Paul Ash (Pauline Ashwell)
"…And Check the Oil" by Randall Garrett.

Stories: "The Yellow Pill" by Rog Phillips
"False Image" by Jay Williams.

Article: "Divining Rod: Standard Equipment" by Murray F. Yaco.

John W. Campbell's editorial is "…But Divided We Fall!"; Book reviews by P. Schuyler Miller.