THE STATE FLOWER Chapter 219, Laws of 1903. That on and after the passage of this act the state floral emblem of South Dakota shall be the Pasque Flower (Anemone patens), with the accompanying motto: "I Lead." |
While wasting snowdrifts, lingering, enshroud You, smiling, cheer the chill, despondent field; Unerringly to prophesy the proud And gorgeous beauties that the summers yield. So, South Dakota, be it thine to lead; Thy smile to light afflictions dreary time, While o'er the drifts you scatter wisdom's seed, and harvest glory in the season's prime. |