The gallant heart, the subtle brain,
The daring hand, have passed away :
Only these crimson flowers remain
To grace some graves across the main,
And please a London girl to-day.
Bear every man his badge : I swear .
That of all flowers I love the best
The red carnation, while you wear
The Stuart colours in your hair,
The Stuart blossom at your breast.
(Justin H. McCarthy)
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