ARBOR DAY ALPHABET 337 



K is for king of the forest grand, 

 The oak must wear the crown. 



L is for thorny locust, the larch, 

 And the linden of fair renown. 



M is for maple, favorite one, 

 The queen of all the trees. 



N is for Norway pine, which still 

 Is whispering to the breeze. 



O is for orange, blooming for brides, 

 And the olive, yielding rich oil. 



P is for poplar, reaching high, 

 And the palm of the southern soil. 



Q is for quince, in our gardens low, 

 With its fruit so sour and green. 



R is for redwood, giant trees, 

 The largest that can be seen. 



S is for spruce, bright evergreen, 

 And the silvery sycamore. 



T is for tulip tree, broad and high, 

 With its beautiful tulip-like flower. 



U is for upas, tropical tree, 

 With its fabled poisoned air. 



V is for vines that cling to the tree, 

 For friendship, strength, and care. 



W is for walnut, dark and firm, 

 And for willow, faithful and true. 



