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Again, children who are looking for pictures to paint will find these best suited to their wants. The series, when completed, will contain books of figures, flowers, landscapes, animals, fruits, birds, etc. NOTE.—Send to the publishers for their latest price list of outlines for Water-Color Painting. This book is a part of a self-instructive system of art education under the form of amusement. The first steps are explained in the little book entitled “Introductory Lessons in Drawing and Painting in Water-Colors,” by Marion Kemble. Price, 50 cents. This book begins with primary instructions in drawing and closes with six lessons or sketches in sepia, and teaches thoroughly how to lay on flat and graded washes. The instructions are intended for beginners without regard to age, and will teach them how to use colors and to fully understand and execute the directions for painting these outlines. After acquiring a knowledge of colors and how to use them, all practice with the brush will be of value to the pupil. Without such knowledge it may do great injury, especially in the case of children. With the aid of this book parents will be the best instructors of their children. TWENTY-FOUR PICTURES FROM MOTHER GOOSE. With full directions for coloring by hand. Size of pictures, 6 x 6½ inches. Price, 50 cents. SEVEN TIMES ONE ARE SEVEN. Poem by Jean Ingelow. And other pictures to paint. Drawn by M. M. B., and G. B. J., with full directions for coloring by hand. Size of pictures, 6 x 6½ inches. Price, 50 cents. OUTLINES OF FLOWERS. With full directions for coloring by hand. Size of pictures, 6 x 6½ inches. Price, 50 cents. GOOD-NIGHT AND GOOD-MORNING. Poem by Lord Houghton. And other pictures to paint. Drawn by M. M. B., and G. B. J., with full directions for coloring by hand. Size of pictures, 6 x 6½ inches. Price, 50 cents. OUTLINES OF ANIMALS. With full directions for coloring by hand. Size of pictures, 6 x 6 inches. Price, 50 cents. The last three are in preparation. Will be ready on or before December, 1882. In addition to these books of outlines the subscribers issue outline designs on cards and on panels. Catalogues sent free on application to the publishers. S. W. Tilton & Co., Boston. Any article mentioned on this page will be sent by mail to any address on receipt of price, by the publishers, S. W. Tilton & Co., Boston, Mass. DIRECTIONS FOR COLORING THE FLOWER DESIGNS, (i.) Pussy Willow. Blossoms left white (color of the paper), shaded with gray (cobalt, crimson lake and a little yellow ochre). Birds and twigs brown (a light shade of Vandyke brown), shaded with darker brown (Vandyke brown and sepia). (2.) Buttercup. Representing leaves, stems, buds, partially and full-blown flowers, showing both inside and outside of flower petals. Flower petals inside, or face bright yellow (gamboge full strength). Flower petals outside, or back, color the same of a considerably lighter shade. Centre of flower, bright green (gamboge and Prussian blue). Stamens, dark yellow (gamboge and a little Vandyke brown). Calyx leaves, the three small leaves next the stem on the two partially open flowers, yellowish green (gamboge and a little Prussian blue). Leaves, stems, and buds, different shades of green — and when the leaves show both the outside and inside — or face and back, the outside or back is of a lighter shade of color than the inside or face. Combinations for producing different shades of greens will be found in the directions for mixing colors, which accompany "Tilton's Decorative Art Color-Box." For the flower's, make a moderately strong wash of gamboge, go over the entire flower with the wash, and when dry repeat over the inside or face of the flower petals, omitting the outside or back, two, three, or more times, until the desired shade has been obtained, allowing each coat or wash to dry before applying another; this will give better results than one thick coat. The green center and dark yellow stamens may then be painted in. The deepest shadows are near the center and are gray (cobalt, crimson lake and yellow ochre). (3.) Daisy. Petals, white (color of paper), shaded near the center with gray (cobalt and crimson lake). Centre, yellow (gamboge), bordered with darker yellow (gamboge and a little Vandyke brown). Calyxes, stems, leaves and grasses different shades of dull green. Several of the leaves show both the inside and outside (face and back), the face should be the brightest. (4.) Pink Clover. Flowers, crimson (crimson lake). Go over the blossoms with a graded wash of this color, beginning at the top and allowing the color to gradually fade as it reaches the base. When this is dry, go over it again with the same graded wash, beginning this (the second) time at the left side, and allow it to gradually fade as it approaches the right side. The directions for a graded wash, given in “Introductory Lessons”, are for a larger surface, but the principle is the same. To apply the above wash successfully, the colorist should proceed in this way, with very little color in the brush: begin at the top of the flower and paint about one-fourth of the way down to the base; then dip the point, not the whole brush, but just the point of it, just as it is, partially filled with color, into clear water and paint another fourth; repeat this operation again and again, when the first coat will be finished; now allow it to dry thoroughly. If the painting has been done on a board sloping like a desk as directed, and the instructions carefully followed, the result will be a gradual fading of color from the top of the flower to the base. Those who have practised “Introductory Lessons” will find no difficulty whatever in following these directions. After the first wash is dry, apply the second coat, which is to be done in precisely the same manner, excepting that the starting point will be changed. This time begin at the left side, allowing the color to fade as it approaches the right side. If the outline be turned on the board so as to bring what was the left side at the top of the board, and what was the right side at the bottom of the board, the result will be more satisfactory. When the second wash is dry, outline the petals with a darker shade of crimson (crimson lake and cobalt). Leaves and stems, different shades of green (gamboge and indigo); the smaller leaves should be the lightest. Clover leaves usually show a horseshoe-shaped band of a lighter color than the rest of the leaf. This may be produced as follows: wash the leaves which show shade markings with a moderately light shade of green; when this is dry, apply successive coats (until the desired shade has been obtained), omitting after the first coat, that part of the leaf which shows the markings. (5.) Columbine. Flowers scarlet (vermilion), moderately strong; after this is dry, go over the same with a thin wash of crimson lake, shade with the same color darker (crimson lake and sepia). Stamens, yellow (gamboge). Stems and grasses, different shades of olive greens (gamboge and indigo); the leaves showing the back or outside should be of a lighter shade of color than the face or inside of the leaf. (6.) Thistle. Flozers, purple crimson (crimson lake with a very little cobalt), shaded with a darker shade of same color. Calyx, bud and leaves, dark, dull greens (gamboge, indigo, and sepia) shaded with a deeper shade of same color. Apple Blossom. Flowers, flowers, white (color of the paper), edged with light pink (crimson lake, cobalt and yellow ochre quite thin), and shaded toward the center with gray (crimson lake, cobalt and yellow ochre quite thin). Stamens, yellow (gamboge). Ends, pink (crimson lake), of a medium shade at the top fading at the base. Calyx leaves, yellowish green (gamboge, with a little Prussian blue). Leaves and stems, different shades of a green from quite bright to dull dark green. Where the leaves are curled so as to show the back or outside, the back should be a lighter shade of same color. Branch, brown (Vandyke), shaded with darker brown (Vandyke brown and sepia). This is one of the subjects where the execution depends on the good taste of the colorist. Wild Rose. Flower petals, light pink for the face or inside, and still lighter pink for the back or outside (crimson lake with the least speck of gamboge quite thin). It will be better to omit the gamboge altogether than to use too much of it. Flower center, the little spot in the middle of the flower — light green (gamboge, a little Prussian blue and considerable water). Stamens, yellow (gamboge). Proceed as follows: make 1 thin wash of pink as above directed, and go over with it the entire surface of each of the two flowers, that is, give each flower a coat of this wash which shall cover the entire surface of the flower, including stamens and center. When this is dry go over them a second time with the same wash, omitting this time that portion of the petals which show the back or outside of the flower. The object of this is to give two shades of color, one for the inside of the petal and the other for the back or outside. When dry, deepen the color with a darker shade of pink near the center where the shade lines are; allow this to dry, and then paint in the yellow stamens and green center, which will show over the pink. Buds. This design shows two buds, one entirely closed, which may be light green (gamboge, a little Prussian blue and considerable water); after it is dry a thin wash of crimson lake, if properly laid on, will give the reddish brown appearance which some rosebuds have; this, however, had better be omitted unless the colorist has had sufficient practice to do it skillfully. The second bud has opened its leaves so as to show the flower rolled up inside. Leaves, yellowish green (gamboge and a little Prussian blue), flower inside deep crimson (crimson lake moderately strong), at the base growing lighter as it approaches the top or opening point. Leaves and steins, different shades of green, the small leaves light yellowish green (gamboge and a little Prussian blue), the larger leaves should be darker (gamboge and indigo); for moderately dark add sepia to the same for darker green. One of the leaves is slightly curled, showing the back or outside; this part of the leaf should be of a lighter shade. Branches, brown (Vandyke), shaded with a darker brown (Vandyke brown with a little sepia added). (9.) Poppy. Flowers, scarlet (vermilion moderately strong), after this is dry go over the same with a thin wash of crimson lake, the flowers show both the inside and outside of the petals, the outside should be of a lighter shade of color than the inside. Centre of flower, light green (gamboge and Prussian blue quite thin). Stamens, black (sepia and indigo). Leaves, steins, and bud, grayish green (cobalt and yellow ochre thin). Two or three coats of a light wash will give better effects than one thick coat. (10.) Morning Glory. Flowers and buds, pink (a thin wash of crimson lake), markings in the flower blue (cobalt), light shaded with the same darker. Calyxes, leaves, and steins, different shades of green; one leaf shows the back or outside, this should be a lighter shade of color. (11.) Nasturtium. Flowers, bright yellow (gamboge), shaded with deeper yellow (gamboge and vermilion), stre Aaked at the base of the lower middle petal with dark crimson (crimson lake and Vandyke brown). Stems, light green (gamboge and Prussian blue thin). Leaves, yellowish green (gamboge and indigo), lighter toward the centre. Remember that the backs or outside of all leaves and petals are lighter in color than the face or inside. (12.) Narcissus. Petals left white (color of paper), shaded with gray (cobalt, crimson lake, and a little yellow ochre). Inner circle of centre, bright green (gamboge and Prussian blue thin), with the three dots orange (gamboge with a little vermilion). Centre, yellow (gamboge); border of centre, orange scarlet (vermilion with a very little gamboge). Calyx, green (gamboge and Prussian blue); leaves enclosing calyx, light brown (Vandyke, thin), shaded with reddish brown (Vandyke brown and crimson lake). Stems and leaves. olive green (gamboge and indigo) of different shades. Remember the backs or outsides of leaves. (13.) Sweet Pea. The two zipper flowers, pale pink (crimson lake and very little Prussian blue, and considerable water), shaded with the same darker and veined with crimson lake. The two lozver flowers, purple (cobalt and crimson lake), shaded with the same darker. Steins, tendrils, and calyxes, pale green (gamboge and Prussian blue). Leaves, bright green (gamboge, Prussian blue, and a little Vandyke brown). The petals and leaves show both sides. (14.) Bowl of Pansies. Bowl, light yellow (a thin wash of gamboge); when dry, shade with brown (Vandyke). Calyxes, steins, and leaves, dull greens (gamboge and indigo), calyxes the lightest shade, stems a little darker, and the leaves still darker. Buds, one may be yellow (gamboge) and the other purple (crimson lake and cobalt). Flower showing the back or outside, dull yellow (gamboge and a little Vandyke brown). The petal, which is turned so as to show a part of the face or inside, the same color brighter (gamboge). First flower, front view, pale yellow (gamboge, thin), deepening at the upper edges of the two upper petals. Centre, crimson (crimson lake, medium shade) with fine lines extending out slightly into the petals. Second flower, lower petal, bright yellow (gamboge), fading as it approaches the center of the flower. Middle petals, dull crimson (crimson lake with a little Vandyke brown). Allow this to fade out at the center of the flower. Upper petals, the upper half dull crimson (crimson lake with a little Vandyke brown). Allow this to fade out at the center of the flower. Upper petals, the upper half dull crimson (crimson lake with a little Vandyke brown), the lower half yellow (gamboge), that is, paint from the top of the upper petals to about the center of the petals with dull crimson, and finish with yellow; the effect will be better if the two colors join while they are wet, that is, continue with the second color before the first has dried. If these directions are followed the center of the flower will be quite light in color; paint it (the center) crimson (crimson lake), and paint the shade markings the same color. Third flower, Lower petal, pale violet (cobalt and crimson lake very thin). Middle petals, a very little darker shade of same color. Upper petals, begin at the top with a considerable darker shade of the same color, and allow it to fade as it approaches the centre of the flower. Centre, orange (gamboge and a little vermilion). Fourth flower, lower petal, begin at the top, which is the centre of the flower, with a light shade of yellow (gamboge, thin), growing deeper as it approaches the lower edge. Upper petals, purple lake (crimson lake, Vandyke brown, and indigo; use about as much of the first color as the other two combined); after this is dry, deepen the upper edges with a second coat of the same color. The centre, which is formed by the junction of the two side petals with the lower petal, bright yellow (gamboge); this will cover the tips of the two outside petals; paint the remaining portions of the side petals with a lighter shade of the same color as the upper petals, viz., purple lake, made lighter by adding water. Fifth flower, centre, yellow (gamboge) petals, dark purple (cobalt and crimson lake); lay on several coats until it is quite dark. Sixth flower, the colorist may invent his own directions for this one, or he may repeat any of the five given; the object of this is to give an opportunity to see what may be done without direction. (15.) Scarlet Geranium. Flowers, scarlet (vermilion), shaded with a darker tone of same color (vermilion and crimson lake). Stems, light, bright green (gamboge and cobalt). Tips of buds, same color as the flowers. Leaves, the leaf on the left is composed of three circles, viz., first, the outside; second, the intermediate, and third the centre. The second or intermediate circle is bright green (gamboge and cobalt), with occasional touches of reddish brown (crimson lake and Vandyke brown) on either edge, that is, both edges. The outside and inside circles are of darker green (gamboge and indigo), shaded with the same, darkened with sepia. The leaf on the left presents both sides, the outside or back, and the inside or face. The outside border shows the face of the leaf, and should be painted like the outside border of the leaf on the right; the second section represents the back of the outside border, and may be painted with the same color made lighter by adding water; the next section should be still lighter; the fourth section is a part of the back of the first border. (16.) Aster. Flower petals, violet; make a thin wash of cobalt and crimson lake; give the entire flowers, excepting the centers, a wash or coat of this mixture. When dry, go over all of the petals which show the face, and omit the others, with the same mixture. When this is dry, deepen with the same color the tips of the petals. Centre, yellow (gamboge); spots in the centre darker yellow (gamboge and a little Vandyke brown). Leaves and steins, dull green (gamboge and indigo). (17.) Lily. The flower petals, with the exception of the blotches, are almost pure white (color of the paper). They have at the center, not at the center of the flower, but middle of the petals, a slight pinkish tinge, the blotches, which are deep crimson (crimson lake), give the appearance of more color than there really is. A very slight tint of crimson lake in the middle of the petals, fading entirely out at each end will be sufficient. Leaves, bud, and stalk, light olive green (gamboge and indigo), shaded with the same darker — back of leaves lighter than the face — stamens, yellow (gamboge). Pistil, light green (gamboge and Prussian blue, very thin). (18.) Petunia. Flowers and bud, light purple (a very thin wash of cobalt and crimson lake), the color somewhat deeper in the center than at the outer edge, and veined with same color darker. Leaves and stems, green (gamboge and indigo), the backs of the leaves lighter than the face. GENERAL DIRECTIONS. The special directions for painting these pictures have been made very simple, so that those who have no practical knowledge of Water-Color Painting may be able to paint them successfully, and to derive both amusement and instruction in so doing. The first thing to be learned in Water-Color Painting is to put on a flat and a graded wash; the method of doing this is so fully and simply explained in a little work issued by the publishers of this book, that anyone may learn it, even though he never saw a cake of color or paint-brush before. Tilton’s Decorative Art Color-Box is recommended above all others, because they have been carefully tested by the author of these directions and found to give results equal to the finest artist colors. The directions for mixing colors which accompanies each box will be very useful to the beginner. Do not use the color directly from the cake, but remove a portion to a paint-saucer, where it must be mixed with water; the object of this is to get a uniform shade of color, which can be done in no other way. Mention is made in the directions of light, medium, and dark shades; these depend upon the quantity of water mixed with the color, viz., the more water the lighter the tint or color. As the color appears lighter when dry than when first applied, it will be better to test it on a piece of waste paper before final use. When it is desirable to get a darker shade than the full strength of the color will give, repeated coats of the same will darken it. Never apply a second coat until the first has dried. In following the directions for mixing colors, use the most of the one first mentioned, unless otherwise stated. See that the brush is clean of one color before using it for another. Shade-lines: these are the lines drawn within the outline, to denote where it should be shaded or darkened. Directions are given in some cases to put on the colors very wet, in order that they will flow down and blend with the next color used. If the painting be done on an inclined board like a desk, the color will naturally flow downwards. The method is fully explained in “Introductory Lessons in Drawing and Painting in Water-Colors,” by Marion Kemble. “Introductory Lessons in Drawing and Painting in Water-Colors,” by Marion Kemble. Self-Instructive. Price, 50 cents. Sent by mail by the publishers of this book, S. W. Tilton & Co., Boston. Tilton's Design Cards. These cards have drawn upon each of them just the simple outlines of what may be finished into elegant little Water Color Designs. Instructions accompany each series, which are so full in detail that any one can finish the designs, even though they never attempted anything of the kind before; indeed one may learn Water Color Painting by carefully following the instructions given with the different series. For a beginner, we would suggest Number 1 of the series, then 10, 3, 9, and 11, in the order mentioned. These six series are graded, each a slight advance on the one preceding. “Our Decorative Art Color-Box,” price fifty cents, furnishes all the colors necessary for a beginner. Many who have ordered these cards, just to try, have developed a latent talent, from which can be derived both pleasure and profit. FIRST SERIES Consists of six figures in quaint costumes, viz.: No. 1. Girl with Hat, front view. — No. 2. Girl with Bonnet, side view. — No. 3. Little Girl in Hood. — No. 4. Boy with Flowers and Fur Cap.—No. 5. Boy with Dog.—No. 6. Boy with Pointed Cap. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and gilt-edged cards, 4 x inches... $.50 Colored by hand... $.00 Single Cards colored by hand... $.20 SECOND SERIES Is a continuation of the above. No. 1. Girl with Cap, side view.—No. 2. Girl with Hat and Carrick Capes, front view.—No. 3. Girl holding Flowers. —No. 4. Boy with Flowers and Hat —No. 5. Boy with Ulster and Scotch Cap. The size of designs about three by four inches. They are adapted for China Painting, Menu Cards, etc., etc. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and gilt-edged cards, 4 x inches... $.50 Colored by hand. $.00 Single cards colored by hand... $.20 THIRD SERIES. Six subjects. No. 1. A Tablet showing three Boys singing, and a Scroll for Motto. — No. 2. A Pine Branch, against which is leaning a Tablet showing a Girl presenting Flowers; in one corner is pinned a Card for Motto. — No. 2. A Spray of Daisies, against which is a Tablet with Girl and Flowers. — No. 4. A Tablet, on which is drawn a Chrysalis and Butterfly, a Spray of Apple Blossoms in the background.—No. 5. A Branch on which are three Song-Birds of different plumage; in the background is a plain oblong Tablet. — No. 6. A Snowdrop supporting a plain Tablet, on which is room for Motto. Size of Design, 4x6 inches. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and gilt-edged cards, 4.5 x inches... $.50 On Whatman’s cards, prepared expressly for water colors...50 Colored by hand. 1-25 Single cards colored by hand. 20 FOURTH SERIES Are Flower Cards. No. 1. Cross, with Daisies. — No. 2. Cross, with Passion Flower and Crown of Thorns.—No. 3. Jonquil in a Panel.—No. 4. Primrose in a Panel. No. 5. Cornflower and Wheat. — No. 6. Anemone in Panel. Besides being studies in Water Colors, they are adapted for all kinds of decoration, such as China Painting, Needlework, Oil Painting, etc., etc. These Designs are printed in gray, which the coloring completely covers, giving them, when finished, the appearance of Original Designs. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and gilt-edged cards, 4.5 x 6.5 inches... $.50 On Whatman’s cards, prepared expressly for water colors...50 Colored by hand. 3.00 Single cards colored by hand..60 FIFTH SERIES. Studies of Flowers from Nature, consisting of: 1. Yellow Oxalis. — 2. Pansy.— 3. Sweet Violet.— 4. China Pink.— 5. Tulip.— 6. Cyclamen. These designs are drawn true to Nature, and will be found particularly desirable in classes for Flower Painting. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and gilt-edged cards, 4.5 x inches... $.50 On Whatman’s cards, prepared expressly for water colors...50 Colored by hand. $3.00 Single cards colored by hand..$60 SIXTH SEMES. Studies of Flowers from Nature, consisting of: 1. Nasturtium. —2. Primrose. —3. Crocus.—4. Marigold.—5. Geranium.—6. Sweet Pea. These designs will be found particularly desirable in classes for Flower Painting. Prices in Class for the series of Six Cards. On fine bevelled and Gilt-edged cards, 4½ x 6 inches... $.50 On Whatman’s cards, prepared expressly for water colors... $.50 Colored by hand. $3.00 Single cards colored by hand.. $.60 SEVENTH SEMES. Consists of six Landscape Studies by Miss Susan Hale. No. 1. Stones by the Sea.—No. 2. Old Wall and Bars.—No. 3. Barn and Willow.— No. 4. Pines and Pond.—No. 5. Rocks and Beach.—No. 6. Elms in a Field. Miss Hale’s reputation as an artist, and success as a teacher of painting in Water Colors is too well known to require comment. Prices in Outline for the series of Six Cards. On Whatman’s cards, prepared expressly for water colors... $.50 Colored by hand... $5.00 Single cards colored by hand. $1.00 EIGHTH SERIES. No. 1. Two Figures, in Miniature, in quaint Costumes; the Gentleman presents & Bouquet to Lady.—No. 2. Two Figures, Boy and Girl, representing Summer and Winter.—No. 3. Three Figures, of different ages, singing a Christmas Carol.—No. 4. A single Figure of Cavalier with Bouquet.—No. 5. The Yule Log burning on Andirons, in front of which sit a Boy and a Cat.—No. 6. Girl feeding Birds on the Snow. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size, 4½ x 6 inches... Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. On Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. Colored by Hand, $1.50 for the Series of Six Cards. A Single Card, Colored, as Sample, 30 cents. NINTH SERIES. No. 1. A Summer and a Winter Scene; a Child swinging in the Hammock, and a full-dress Figure walking in the Snow.—No. 2. A party of Young People coming down a long flight of stairs, Two Couples in the foreground quite prominent.—No. 3. Two Children begging; each has a Musical Instrument.—No. 4. Spirits of the Snow.—No. 5. Children feeding Birds from a Window.—No. 6. A Skating Scene. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size, 4. Price, in Outline. 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. No. 1. The Jester in Costume.—No. 2. Here’s Your Good Health.—No. 3. Girl crossing Brook.—No. 4. The merry Go-round, three figures.—No. 5. The Troubadour.—No. 6. Girl blowing Bubbles. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size, 41 x 61 in. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. No. 2. The Jester in Costume.—No. 2. Here’s Your Good Health.—No. 3. Girl crossing Brook.—No. 4. The merry Go-round, three figures.—No. 5. The Troubadour.—No. 6. Girl blowing Bubbles. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size, 41 x 61 in. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. No. 3. Girl (Lady in Miniature), with Border of Poppies.—No. 2. Girl and Child Offering Roses.—No. 3. Child with evergreen Wreaths; border of Holly.—No. 4. Two Figures, Girls, with Dog.—No. 5. Boy pushing Girl in Sledge.—No. 6. Girls reading in a high-backed Chair. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water-Color-Painting. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand,.... $1.50 for the Series of Six Cards. A Single Card, Colored, as Sample, 30 cents. TWELFTH SERIES. Flower Cards. No. 1. Buttercup.—No. 2. Forget-Me-Not.—No. 3. Red Clover.—No. 4. Batchelor’s Button.—No. 5. Dandelion.—No. 6. Daisy. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water-Color Painting. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. Colored by Hand, $3.00 for the Series of Six Cards. A Single Card, Colored, as Sample, 60 cents. THIRTEENTH SERIES. 1. Child chasing Butterflies; Spray of Daisies in Background.—2. Boy in Court Costume presenting Flowers to Girl who is leaning over a Garden Wall, Flowers growing around them.—3. Boy and Girl on Either Side of a Tablet, over which Flowers are growing.—4. Boy and Girl in a Hammock; Flowers, etc.—5. Children blowing a Dandelion.—6. Full Figure of a Young Girl smelling Roses. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water-Colors. Size, 41 x 61 in. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored —No. 4. Pussy Cat, etc.—No. 5. There was a little man.—No. 6. Jack and Gill. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water-Colors. Size, x in. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ ’ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. Colored by Hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. A Single Card, Colored, as Sample, 40 cents. FIFTEENTH SERIES. (Landscapes by Geo. F. Hammond.) No. 1. Churn, Marblehead Neck.—No. 2. “Bird Island Bar,” Boston Harbor.— No. 3. Fish House, Surf side, Nantucket.—No. 4. Point near Shipyard, Damariscotta, Me.—No. 5. Haunted House, Shelburne, N. IL—No. 6. Water Tank, Cohasset, Mass. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size, 4½ x 6½ in. Price in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ Colored by hand, $3.00 for the Series of Six Cards. A Single Card, Colored, as Sample, 60 cents. SIXTEENTH SERIES. No. 1 Girl Releasing Bird from Cage.—No. 2. Girl and Boy watching returning Swallows.—No. 3. Children finding first Snow Drop, in the Snow.—No. 4. Child throwing open Casement.—No. 5. Children singing Easter Carol.—No. 6. Girls bringing Flowers. Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water-Colors. Size, 4½ x 6½ in. Price, in Outline, 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 cents. “ Colored by hand, $2.00 for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards, 50 Lily.—6. Girl Dancing. EIGHTEENTH SERIES. 1. Girl with Roses.—2. Girl with Hands under Apron —3. Boy with Pussy Willows.—4. Girl on Beach.—5. Girl with Girl in Arms.—6. Child before Fire. NINETEENTH SERIES. 1. Girl feeding Birds.—2. Girl and Boy with Cane.—3. Two Girls coming from Church.—4. Girl and Boy Reading.—5. Boy playing Violin.—6. Children before Fire. PRICES OF SERIES 17, 18 and 19 AS FOLLOWS: Printed on Whatman’s Cards, prepared expressly for Water Colors. Size 4 x in. Price, in Outline,.... 50 cents for the Series of Six Cards. “ on Fine Bevelled and Gilt-Edge Cards,.... 50 cents. “Colored by Hand, $1.50 for the Series of Six Cards. “A Single Card, Colored as Sample, 30 cents. Plain Cards for copying the above, 4½ x 6½ inches, Whatman’s, per dozen...25 “beveled gilt edge, each, 50 cents...50 OTHER SIZES. 5x9 inches, beveled  sent by mail on receipt of price. In remitting, send draft on New York or Boston, or Post-office money order. For sums less than $1.00, postage stamps (not larger than three-cent) will be received. S. W. TILTON & CO., Publishers, Chambers, 333 Washington Street, Boston. BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY. THE AGE OF FABLE, CONTAINING THE STORIES OF THE GODS AND HEROES, Which form the subjects of by far the greater portion of the ANCIENT PAINTINGS AND STATUARY to be found in the ART MUSEUM of the Old and New Worlds. By THOMAS BULFINCH. An Enlarged Edition, printed from entirely new type, with over One Hundred New Illustrations from Ancient Paintings and Statuary. Edited by Rev. E. E. HALE, Without a knowledge of Mythology much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated. In this volume the stories Mythology is told in such a manner as to make them a source of amusement and to give our work the charm of a story book, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education. In the new edition, the publishers have added very largely to the value of the book, as well as to its beauty, by the numerous illustrations from the very best classical sources. The reader will see that these illustrations, in reproducing the masterpieces of ancient art, give the best idea which we can have of the conceptions which Greek and Roman had of the sacred beings in their Mythology. We trust our young readers will find it a source of entertainment; those more advanced, a useful companion in their reading; those who travel and visit museums and galleries of art, an interpreter of paintings and sculptures; and those who mingle in cultivated society, a key to allusions which are occasionally made. The book has been so widely and so successfully used in schools that it seems proper to add that this new edition is considerably enlarged. S. W. TILTON & CO., Publishers. Sold at our Chambers, 333 WASHINGTON STREET, Boston, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of price, $2.50. We wish to call particular attention to this Box of Colors. They are not Toy Colors, but are manufactured expressly for us in London, for the use of Art Students and beginners in Water-Color Painting. The following are samples of a large number of testimonials which we have received from those who have used our colors, and will convey, perhaps, a more satisfactory idea of their value than any words of ours: Messrs. S. W. Tilton & Co. Dear Sirs: As far as I have used them, I like them better than the Art School Color-Box, which the pupils have been using. The Colors being in pans is an advantage; also the fact that the Colors can be obtained separately at a moderate price. I have recommended the Decorative Art Color-Box to be used next year. Very respectfully yours, JULIA A. STETSON, Girls’ High School, Boston. Messrs. S. W. Tilton & Co., 333 Washington St., Boston. Gentlemen: I take great pleasure in recommending your Decorative Art Color-Box. I have used it in the Newton High School, and find that it answers every requirement. The Colors are clear and brilliant, and work well, while its low price places it within the reach of all. I consider it the best of the kind in the market. Very respectfully, E. F. BOWLER, Teacher of Drawing, Newton and Salem Normal. Each Box, which is made of Japanned Tin, has the name of S. W. Tilton & Co., Boston, stamped on the lid, and contains three brushes and ten pans of moist Water Colors, arranged in the following order: Indigo, Vermilion, Cobalt, Gamboge, Prussian Blue, C. Lake, Vandyke Brown, Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Light Red. No change of Colors will be made in the Boxes. Price 50 cts. each, at our office, or sent by mail. 