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His descendants continued the name, and 

 many successive nobles of the line of Anjou, 

 distinguished themselves by decorating their 

 helmets with this plant. 



The arms of Richard the First were, " two 

 lions combattant." Crest, a plantagenista, 

 or broom sprig. Upon his great seal, a broom 

 sprig is placed on each side his throne. — 

 Sandford's Genealogical History. 



"' the broom. 



Yellow and bright as bullion unalloyed. 

 Her blossoms." 



" There are some that use 

 Humihty to serve their pride, and seem 

 Humble upon their way to be the prouder 

 At their wish'd journey's end." 



