MARCH
Ancient Cornish name:
Miz-merp, horse month.
Jewel: Bloodstone. Courage and wisdom.
Upon St. David's Day
Put oats and barley in the clay.
The leeke is white and green, whereby is ment
That Britaines are both stout and eminent;
Next to the lion and the unicorne,
The leek's the fairest emblyn that is worne.
Harleian MS.