God hath made three beautiful things, Birds, and women, and flowers; And he on earth who happy would be Must look with love on all the three; But chiefly, in bright summer hours, He is wise who loves the flowers, And roams the fields with me.


Musa Burschicosa: A Book of Songs for Students and University Men, The Botanist's Song, First stanza


God hath made three beautiful things, Birds, and women, and flowers; And he on earth who happy would be Must look with love on all the three; But...

God hath made three beautiful things, Birds, and women, and flowers; And he on earth who happy would be Must look with love on all the three; But...

God hath made three beautiful things, Birds, and women, and flowers; And he on earth who happy would be Must look with love on all the three; But...

God hath made three beautiful things, Birds, and women, and flowers; And he on earth who happy would be Must look with love on all the three; But...