THE lilac-time is over, br Laburnum's day is past, br The red may-blossoms cover br The white ones, fallen too fast. br And guelder-roses hang like snow, br Where purple flag-flowers grow. br br br And still the tulip lingers, br The wall-flower's red like blood br The ivy spreads pale fingers, br The rose is in the bud. br Good-bye, sweet lilac, and sweet may! br The Rose is on the way.