194 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Surface manuriug in either form is much better than the adverse 

 method, for the farmer can renovate a larger area with the same 

 quantity of manure in much less time, which will enable him to 

 multijily his stock and therefore his dressing with an increasing 

 ratio. Such tillage makes rich surface, which is completely adapted 

 to the growth of grasses or any other crop. The plant food is 

 within eas}' reach of the roots, and where the rain, sun, and air can 

 act upon it with the greatest force. 



