Q. Why does “March come in like a lion?”
A. Because it comes in with blustering east winds, which are essential to dry the soil, which would otherwise rot the seed committed to it.
Q. Why does “March go out like a lamb?”
A. Because the water (evaporated by the high winds) falls again in showers to fertilize the earth, and breaks the violence of the winds.
Q. Why is it said that “A bushel of March dust is worth the king’s ransom?”
A. Because it indicates that there has been a continuance of dry weather; and unless March be dry, the seed will rot in the wet soil.
Q. Why is it said “A dry cold March never begs bread?”
A. Because the dry cold winds of March prepare the soil for seeds, which germinate, and produce fruit in the autumn.
Q. Why is it said that “A wet March makes a sad autumn?”