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lots of corn, according to the method of planting under which they were grown, 

 weie put in separate layers. They were divided from each otherby a layer of uncut 

 corn stalks. 



The first layer was one of ensilage from Eed Cob corn, grown in rows 3 feet, 

 4 feel and 5 feet apart It had barely reached the " early milk " stage when cut. The 

 sample was in only medium condition as to preservation. 



The next layer was that of the four varieties of corn planted in rows 3 feet 

 apart, with 12 grains to the lineal foot in each row. It had been allowed to wilt in 

 the field until it had become rather dry. "When it was taken from the silo it was in 

 fairly good condition, but so dry that the meal of the ration would not adhere to it. 



The next layer of ensilage was from the four varieties of corn planted in rows 

 3 feet apart, wiih 6 grains to the lineal foot in each row. This layer was found 

 to be in an excellent condition as to preservation, but was rather dry from too much 

 willing. 



The fourth layer of corn in this silo was from four varieties of corn planted in 

 rows 3 feet apart, with 4 grains to the lineal foot. The ensilage was in an ex- 

 cellent state of preservation, and was not quite so dry in condition as the two layers 

 above it. This silo was then closed for several weeks. Before this writing 

 (February) it has been reopened. On the top was found a layer of mouldy ensilage, 

 which weighed 2,840 pounds. 



The fifth layer of the silo was from the corn of four varieties, planted in rows 



3 feet apart, with 2 grains to the lineal foot in each row. This sample was of 

 better quality, and m better condition as to preservation, than the ensilage from the 

 same varieties of corn, planted with 4, 6 and 12 grains to the lineal foot in each row, 

 respectively. The contents of silo No. 2 are being fed at this writing. 



Silo No. 3 was coiistructed on the barn floor. Like the other silos, it is lined 

 inside with two plies of lumber with paper between. The ensilage in it also was 

 covered with straw; and there was of spoiled ensilage on the top a weight of 

 2,130 pounds. Its area is 15 feet by 15 feet. lu a comparison between the con- 

 dition ol the ensilage in this silo, from the three varieties of corn, each grown in 

 rows 3 feet apart, 4 feet apart and 5 feet apart, that from the corn grown in rows 



4 feet and 5 feet apait, respectively, was found to be in the best condition. That 

 appeared to be attributable to the fact that the stalks were rather more matured, 

 and, as shown in Table I, carried a larger number of ears each. ' This silo is located 

 over the stable, on a stout, 3-inch plank floor. A considerable quantity of 

 ensilage was spoiled in the bottom of the silo. 



Ensilage from Mixed Crops. — Some ensilage was made from a crop of mixed 

 grain (oats, barley and pea-^e) — giown in the summer of 1890. It was put into the 

 bottom of the silo, and about 100 tons of green corn were put on top of it. After 

 the corn was fed, the mixed crop ensilage came out in most excellent condition, and 

 was fed to the cattle and calves as late as May and June. 



Pease Ensilage. — In the autumn of 1890 part of a crop of pease was cut, when 

 the pods were tilled but not ripe, and put into the silo, to determine the value of such 

 ensilage for the feeding of young pigs. The results are recorded in Table 2, in Part 

 II of this re])ort. The pease ensilage was fairly well preserved; but it gave otf a very 

 strong smell of ammonia whenevei- the surface was disturbed. 



Eye Ensilage. — A crop of rye from two acres, weighing 7 tons 80 pounds, was 

 put into 'he >ilo on 16th July, 1891. Feeding was commenced immediately. It had 

 been allowed to ripen and wilt rather too much; in consequence, a portion of it 

 became quite dry, and was not relished by the cattle. For the making of rye 

 ensilage, the crop should be cut decidedl}'' on the green side, and put into the silo 

 withou' very much wilting. 



Clover Ensilage. — A quantity of second crop clover was cut and put into th© 

 Bilo. It was put into the silo without being run through a cutting-box; in conse~ 

 quence, it packed rather loosely and unevenl}'-, with holes and spaces in places. 

 These bec.i me slightly mouldy. The bulk of the clover, however, is well preserved 

 and is relished by ttie cattle. 



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