A magnolia blossom brightens the leaves. May 15, 2019 A magnolia blossom brightens the leaves. It’s easy to become too lippy about tulips. Violets rock. The saying is that the song of the rose-breasted grosbeak sounds like a robin that has had singing lessons. ← An orchard oriole gives me a mirthful mind.The April ice storm was hard on the yard trees. Gordy Ebnet rose high and higher to trim damaged branches. →