Burroughs' Encyclopaedia. Painting.

Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information
Barkham Burroughs
18891 gallon Priming Color will cover 50 superficial yards.
      1 gallon White Zinc will cover 50 superficial yards.
      1 gallon White Paint will cover 44 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Lead Color will cover 50 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Black Paint will cover 50 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Stone Color will cover 44 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Yellow Paint will cover 44 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Blue Color will cover 45 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Green Paint will cover 45 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Bright Emerald Green will cover 25 superficial yards.
      1 gallon Bronze Green will cover 45 superficial yards.

One pound of paint will cover about four superficial yards the first coat, and about six yards each additional coat.