March buds

Pussy Willow

A small tree which has its flowers before its leaves.

The young twigs and buds are covered with small hairs,

the buds are small and brown until the

large male catkins (with long, silky hairs

of a cheerful yellow colour)

and the small, thin, grey female catkins,

burst out of them.

Amongst the games recommended for March are:

Pig in the Middle, Beetle, Animal Snap,

Matchstick Tower, O'Grady Says,

(rules on application)

and Skipping,

(rhymes on application).

All from Something To Do.