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1795 Rep. Comm. Board Agric. conc. Culture & Use Potatoes 116 A surface-dressing should be given of the mechanical class of manures.

1875 Jrnl. Hort., Cottage Gardener, & Country Gentleman 20 July 88/1 For most fruits an annual surface dressing, applied generally in the fall of the year, is all that is necessary.

1907 Commerc. Motor 9 May 256/1 With annual surface dressings of tar and fine shingle, and small repairs, those roadways are still, I believe, good and efficient.

2003 M. Rogers Highway Engin. vii. 212 The chippings used are central to the success of the surface dressing process as they provide essential skidding resistance.