Lot 1, fed on rye, first period yielded 357^ lbs. milk. 

 Lot 1, fed on ensilage 2d period yielded 330 " " 

 Balance in favor of rye 27^ lbs. milk. 



Lot 2, fed on ensilage, first period yielded 328 lbs. milk. 

 Lot 2, fed on rye second period yielded 402^ " 

 Balance in favor of rye 74^. 



The above experiments simply show the effect of rye and 

 ensilage on the flow of milk. The effect of these feeds on 

 the yield and quality of butter remain to be determined by 

 future experiments. 



Those farmers who are thinking of building silos had best 

 bear in mind the following points : 



1st. Corn cured as ensilage has no more feeding value, 

 than an equivalent quantity cured as dry fodder. 



2d. In order to make good ensilage it is necessary to have 

 a good silo, a good ensilage cutter, and steam power. 



3d. Green rye can be raised at the rate of ten tons per 

 acre. In the winter of 1889-'90 rye sown in drills two feet 

 apart on this station was cut four times between October 

 30th and February 27th, and yielded 21,392.50 per acre. 

 The yield will of course vary some with the severity of the 

 winters. 



In order to make good ensilage some capital is necessary. 



Rye for winter use requires only time, a liberal use of 

 manure, and some labor. 



Very few farmers can even think of making ensilage ; but 

 every man can afford to have a rye patch. 



It is expected to continue the experiment on rye and ensi- 

 lage next winter. 



