A TREATISE ON THE CONNECTION OF 



clover, tares, saint foin, and other green crops, in 

 the stables, in out-houses, or in the farm-yard, in- 

 stead of turning them out to pasture, as is the ge- 

 neral practice. By this economical and judicious 

 method, no part of the crop is spoiled on the ground, 

 but .every part thereof is made to serve the intended 

 purpose. A much larger quantity of dung will thus be 

 made, of a richer and superior quality, in consequence 

 <of the eggs deposited by the various flies, and the mag- 

 gots and worms bred therein during the summer season, 

 than can be procured in the winter time. By a flooring of 

 elay or chalk under the pavement of the stables, out- 

 houses, 8cc. the urine of the cattle will be prevented 

 from sinking through, and by the same precaution the 

 valuable juices of the dung heap may also be prevented 

 from soaking into the soil of the farm-yard, especially if 

 due care be taken to add from time to time a sufficient 

 quantity of peat, or rich black mould, to absorb or suck 

 up the surplus moisture produced by the succulent food. 

 Thus may much expence be spared, a larger proportion 

 of dung be acquired, and a more plentiful supply of 

 food be provided for cattle, without any fatigue or 



loss 



