Those gathered by wartime singers? (6)

I believe the answer is:

lilacs

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(Other definitions for lilacs that I've seen before include "trees" , "''We'll gather ... in the the spring'' (Ivor Novello song)" , "Bloomers" , "Purple flowers" , "Large fragrant flowers of white and mauve" .)

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