I've just spotted that Mick Pearce asked about the versions I found in Hampshire and Devon. The Hampshire version was 2 verses, i.e., the ones staring "Come out, 'tis now September" and "The Wheat is like a rich man". Nothing about Spring and old maids. The Devon version was one verse, i.e. the September verse. I sing the Hampshire version on my CD
"There's a clear crystal fountain".

Cheers

Tradsinger