116 THE CHEMISTRY OF THE FARM. 



manure whicli has many advantages ; but the distribution 

 of the manure is in this case irregular, and if carried 

 out in autumn or winter the manure is subject to loss 

 by drainage. The most effective plan of application is 

 doubtless as liquid manure to growing crops. In winter 

 time, however, the use of litter, and the preparation of 

 farmyard manure (best under cover), becomes a necessity, 

 and is on the whole the best course to adopt. 



