The wind blows, and uplifts thy drooping banner,

And around thee throng and run

The rushes, the green yeomen of thy manor⁠—

The outlaws of the sun.

O fleur-de-luce, bloom on, and let the river

Linger to kiss thy feet;

O flower of song, bloom on, and make forever

The world more fair and sweet.


Nat. Ord. Ericaceæ.