Hoyt & Roberts, comps. Hoyts New Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations. 1922.
Flower-de-LuceIris
Born in the purple, born to joy and pleasance, Thou dost not toil nor spin, But makest glad and radiant with thy presence The meadow and the lin. LongfellowFlower-de-Luce. St. 3.
O flower-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. LongfellowFlower-de-Luce. St. 8.