POOR MAN'S MANURE
An early spring snowfall of an inch or two that melts gradually when the sun comes out, giving all its moisture to the top soil. This is thought to be more beneficial to the land than an ordinary rain, which may run off quickly, eroding the field and leaving only part of its moisture for the ground. this notion that spring snow is a boon to the man who cannot afford extra loads of "dressing" is an example of Yankee optimism.
from the Yankee Dictionary by Charles F. Haywood
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