THE silver birch is a dainty lady, br She wears a satin gown; br The elm tree makes the old churchyard shady, br She will not live in town. br br br The English oak is a sturdy fellow, br He gets his green coat late; br The willow is smart in a suit of yellow, br While brown the beech trees wait. br br br Such a gay green gown God gives the larches-- br As green as He is good! br The hazels hold up their arms for arches br When Spring rides through the wood.