In the Midlands of Britain (where Shakespeare came from), a 'goldenlad' is dialect for a dandelion in full yellow flower and a 'chimney-sweeper' is the name for a dandelion 'clock'.
Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers come to dust. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Cymbeline
Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers come to dust. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Cymbeline