Volume 19 — PREMIUM-LIST FOR 1876.

For three new subscribers, at $1.60 each, we will give any one of the following articles: a heavily gold-plated pencil-case, a rubber pencil-case with gold tips, silver fruit-knife, a pen-knife, a beautiful wallet, any book worth $1.50. For five, at $1.60 each, any one of the following: globe microscope, silver fruit-knife, silver napkin-ring, book or books worth $2.50. For six, at $1.60 each, we will give any one of the following: a silver fruit-knife (marked), silver napkin-ring, pen-knives, scissors, backgammon board, note-paper and envelopes stamped with initials, books worth $3.00. For ten, at 1.60 each, select any one of the following: morocco travelling-bag, stereoscope with six views, silver napkin-ring, compound microscope, lady's work-box, sheet-music or books worth $5.00. For twenty, at $1.60 each, select any one of the following: a fine croquet-set, a powerful opera-glass, a toilet-case, Webster's Dictionary (unabridged), sheet-music or books worth $10.00.

☞Any other articles equally easy to transport may be selected as premiums, their value being in proportion to the number of subscribers sent. Thus, we will give for three new subscribers, at $1.60 each, a premium worth $1.50; for four, a premium worth $2.00; for five, a premium worth $2.50; and so on.

BOOKS for premiums may be selected from any publisher's catalogue: and we can always supply them at catalogue prices. Under this offer, subscriptions to any periodical or newspaper are included.

SPECIAL OFFERS

BOOKS.—For two new subscribers, at $1.60 each, we will give any half-yearly volume of The Nursery; for three, any yearly volume: for two, Oxford's Junior Speaker; for two, The Easy Book; for two, The Beautiful Book; for three, Oxford's Senior Speaker; for three, Sargent's Original Dialogues; for three, an elegant edition of Shakspeare, complete in one volume, full cloth, extra gilt, and gilt-edge; or any one of the standard British Poets, in the same style. GLOBES.—For two new subscribers, we will give a beautiful Globe three inches in diameter; for three, a Globe four inches in diameter; for five, a Globe six inches in diameter. PRANG'S CHROMOS will be given as premiums at publisher's prices. Send stamp for a catalogue. GAMES, &c.—For two new subscribers, we will give any one of the following: The Checkered Game Of Life, Alphabet and Building Blocks, Dissected Maps, &c. &c. For three new subscribers, any one of the following: Japanese Backgammon or Kakeba, Alphabet and Building Blocks (extra). Croquet, Chivalrie, and any other of the popular games of the day may be obtained on the most favorable terms, by working for "The Nursery." Send stamp to us for descriptive circular.

MARSHALL'S ENGRAVED PORTRAITS OF LINCOLN AND GRANT.

Either of these large and superbly executed steel engravings will be sent, postpaid, as a premium for three new subscribers at $1.60 each.

⁂ Do not wait to make up the whole list before sending. Send the subscriptions as you get them, stating that they are to go to your credit for a premium; and, when your list is completed, select your premium, and it will be forthcoming.

⁂ Take notice that our offers of premiums apply only to subscriptions paid at the full price: viz., $1.60 a year. We do not offer premiums for subscriptions supplied at club-rates. We offer no premiums for one subscription only. We offer no premiums in money. Address

JOHN L. SHOREY 36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

☞NOTICE.☜

Any of the following articles will be sent by mail, postpaid on receipt of the price named:—

PRICE

Fret, or Jig-Saw, for fancy wood-carving. With 50 designs, 6 saw-blades, Impression-paper, &c.$1.25

Fuller's Jig-Saw Attachment by the aid of which the use of the Saw is greatly facilitated. (See advertisement on another page)1.50

Hollywood Designs for Amateur Wood-Carvers, ready for cutting, twenty patterns in a box, for.75

New Spelling Blocks1.00

Picture Cubes, For the Playroom1.50

Initial Note-Paper and Envelopes.50

" " ".75

" " "1.00

" " "1.50

Boys and Girls Writing-Desk1.00

The Kindergarten Alphabet and Building Blocks, PAINTED: Roman Alphabets, large and small letters, numerals, and animals..75

" " "1.00

" " "1.50

Crandall's Acrobat or Circus Blocks, with which hundreds of queer, fantastic figures may be formed by any child,1.15

Table-Croquet. This can be used on any table—making a Croquet-Board, at trifling expense1.50

Game of Bible Characters and Events.50

Dissected Map of the United States1.00

Household Elegancies. A splendid new book on Household Art, devoted to a multitude of topics, interesting to ladies everywhere. Among the subjects are Transparencies on Glass, Leaf work, Autumn Leaves, Wax Work, Painting, Leather Work, Fret Work, Picture Frames, Brackets, Wall Pockets, Work Boxes and Baskets, Straw Work, Skeleton Leaves, Hair Work, Shell Work, Mosaic, Crosses, Cardboard Work, Worsted Work, Spatter Work, Mosses, Cone Work, etc. Hundreds of exquisite Illustrations decorate the pages, which are full to overflowing with devices to ornament a home cheaply, tastefully, and delightfully. 300 pages.1.50

Window Gardening. An elegant book, with 250 fine Engravings and 300 pages, containing a Descriptive List of all Plants suitable for Window Culture, Directions for their treatment, and practical information about Plants and Flowers for the Parlor, Conservatory, Wardian Case, Fernery, or Window Garden. Tells all about Bulbs for House Culture, Geraniums, Hanging Baskets, Insects, Plant Decoration of Apartments1.50

Silk Book-Marks in great variety. (For full description and prices, see advertisement on another page.)

Books of all kinds will be sent at publishers' prices.

JOHN L. SHOREY, Publisher of "The Nursery." 36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

SOMETHING NEW AND CHOICE!

SILK BOOK-MARKS, OR TEXTILOGRAPHS.

These New and Beautiful Productions of the Loom are the wonder and admiration of all. They are not only useful as Book Registers, but elegant and tasteful as presents. Each design is woven in silk in various colors, and the views and likenesses are remarkably clear and correct. The engraving here given is a careful reproduction of one of them on a reduced scale, and will give a faint outline of their beauty.

From the large list of mottoes and designs we have made the following selections, which we specially recommend:

SERIES No. 1. Price 50 Cents Each.

NO

The Busy Bee76

Little Red Riding-Hood85

I Love Little Pussy87

For a Good Girl88

For a Good Boy89

Little Boy Blue90

Little Bo Peep91

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star93

Mistress Mary94

To my Darling96

To my Pet98

To my Favorite99

Love's Emblem51

To my dear Cousin52

Birthday Wish54

Happy may thy Birthday be62

A Birthday Blessing64

Dearest, I love but Thee66

Forget me not67

The Lily68

True Love69

Compliments of the Season70

God is Good73

The Lord my Pasture74

A Tribute of Affection77

A Blessing78

To my dear Brother79

A Wish80

Remember Me81

Unchanging Love82

To my dear Sister83

To my dear Father84

To my dear Mother86

With best Wishes100

To one I Love101

SERIES No. 2. Price $1.00 Each.

NO

A Birthday Gift251

Hope the Anchor of the Soul252

Remember now thy Creator257

The Ascension258

A Happy New Year260

Family Worship262

The Beatitudes265

Birthday Blessing266

Many Happy Returns of the Day269

Home, Sweet Home277

I Love Thee278

The Old Arm Chair280

The last Rose of Summer282

The Priceless Gem288

Unchanging Love289

True Love293

A Birthday Wish295

Remember Me352

Thy Will be Done358

Compliments of the Season359

Forget me not364

A Happy New Year367

The above will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, by

JOHN L. SHOREY, Publisher of "The Nursery," 36 Bromfield Street, Boston.

SPECIAL OFFERS TO SUBSCRIBERS.—Any subscriber now on our list, who shall send us $3.20, in payment for his own renewal and one new subscription, may select as a premium, any one of the Book-Marks described above in Series No. 1. Or, for $4.80, and two new subscribers, any Book-Mark in Series No. 2.

CHRISTMAS AT THE NORTH.