*** Among these the name of Marian Douglas deserves special mention. We present a capital poem from her pen, and are promised a series of a similar character, one of which will appear in each number during the year. The name of George Cooper is also endeared to our readers by his charming verses. A poem by him is given in this number, and we have others in store. George S. Burleigh, Emily Carter, Jane Oliver, Mary N. Prescott, and other favorites contribute to our table of contents. *** Some choice things that came too late for this issue will appear in future numbers. Poems by Mrs. M.D. Brine, illustrated by her sister, Miss Northam, poems and sketches by Josephine Pollard, Clara Doty Bates, and others, are among the treasures held in reserve. =The Yearly Volume of "The Nursery" for 1880 is now ready. Sent by mail, postpaid, for $1.75.= Direct all communications to =THE NURSERY PUBLISHING CO.,= 36 _Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass._ =_The Nursery_ 1867-1881 A MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR YOUNGEST READERS.= * * * * * This unique and much-admired work, begun in 1867, and now a _welcome and trusted visitor_ in every intelligent family where there is a child, gives in _every number_ a profusion of THE CHOICEST PICTURES, Executed in the _best and most costly style_, and, in most cases, from _original designs_ made expressly for the young. ITS ARTICLES, Whether in prose or verse, are adapted with the greatest care to the capacities of children, and are, with very rare exceptions, wholly original. A SONG SET TO MUSIC, By a skilful composer, and specially adapted to children's voices, is given in every number. * * * * * TERMS: =Subscription Price (postage included), $1.50. Payable always in advance. 15 cents a single number. A Sample Number will be sent for 10 cents.= Address all communications to THE NURSERY PUBLISHING CO., 36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. THE NURSERY. * * * * * WHAT THE PAPERS SAY OF IT. If you would teach your child to read in the easiest, quickest, and most practicable way, easiest both to the child and the teacher, put "The Nursery" in its hands every month. Our word for it, you will be surprised at the result. "The Nursery" will be found a primer, a reading-book, drawing-book, story-book, and lesson-book, all in one.--_Boston Transcript._ "The Nursery" is as great a favorite as ever; and all attempts to imitate it have failed. No other magazine can supply its place. No family where there are small children can afford to be without it.--_Providence Press._ Among American periodicals for the young, there is not one that we can more confidently commend than "The Nursery." Indeed, there is not one of the kind in Europe that quite comes up to this.--_N.Y. Tribune._