. Twelve months with the birds and poets. Birds; Birds in literature. JUNE. Far back In earth's gray dawn, Before God's words Had crystallized in suns, Or stars had heard That clear creative call, "Let there be light On all my works below. For day and night"— When first earth's wrinkled face Saw the white moon Gleam on unfinished work, There was no June,— But as the thoughts of God Showed perfect spheres. We think He called up June To gem the years! —Irene Elder Morton. UR June is the month of the great- est summer beauty, the month when the trees are dressed in their brightest and f
. Twelve months with the birds and poets. Birds; Birds in literature. JUNE. Far back In earth's gray dawn, Before God's words Had crystallized in suns, Or stars had heard That clear creative call, "Let there be light On all my works below. For day and night"— When first earth's wrinkled face Saw the white moon Gleam on unfinished work, There was no June,— But as the thoughts of God Showed perfect spheres. We think He called up June To gem the years! —Irene Elder Morton. UR June is the month of the great- est summer beauty, the month when the trees are dressed in their brightest and freshest garments, and the flowers are the richest in hue and profusion. It is the month of birds of brilliant plumage, such as the scarlet tanager, goldfinch, rosebreasted grosbeak, indigo bunting, etc. The warmth of June's bright days seems to bring out the ripe, mature colors of. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harper, Samuel A. (Samuel Alain), b. 1875. [Chicago, R. F. Seymour
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