THE RED BIRD. 



Is it because he wears a red hat, 

 That we call him the Cardinal Bird? 



Or is it because his voice is so rich 

 That scarcely a finer is heard ? 



'Tis neither, but this — I've guessed it, I'm sure — 



His dress is a primary color of Nature. 



It blends with the Oriole's golden display, 



And the garment of Blue Bird completes the array. 



C. C M 



