3io Influence of Manures ox Mutton. 



which the plots were stocked in proportion to apparent 

 requirements, a note being kept of the duration of the respec- 

 tive periods of grazing. The 30J acres have each autumn 

 maintained iS breeding" cattle for fully two months, and that 

 they found enough to eat is proved by the fact that they came 

 off in excellent condition. Allowing is. per head per week for 

 grazing, the plots are credited with sums varying between ios. 

 Plot 6 and £i (Plot 3 per acre. Although this item must 

 ultimately be included in any review of the financial results, 

 it need not receive further attention for the present. 



Wm. Somerville. 



