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."). Kffcrfs of fcrfUhtcr'^. — I'nlciiclu'd ashes. ])last('r. ami salt, singly 

 and inixtHl. ami a '" i)()tato fertilizer" were used. Fi'diii droiiiilit and 

 other causes the results were irregular and inconchisive. 



Roots (pp. *.)-ll). — In the experiments here reported a few new 

 varieties were grown side by side with standard varieties of real merit. 



(1) Tests of varieties of carrots, svr/ar heets. inaiu/els. and ruta- 

 hagas — Carrots. — White Belgian. Danvers. and Short Horn were 

 compared Avith Long Orange. Danvers and Short Horn gave rela- 

 tively small yields, and. though AMiite Belgian was more productive, 

 its quality was aj)i)ai'('ntly inferioi" to that of Long Orange. Sugar 

 heets. — \'ilmorin was compared with Lane's Im})roved. There Avas 

 not much diU'erence in the aj^peai'ance of the two, but the latter gave 

 considerably larger yields and was more easily harvested. Mangels. — 

 Kniver's XeAv Mangel and New lied Fleshed Avere compared with 

 Golden Tankard to the advantage of the last named. Rvta-hagas. — 

 Skirvings, American, and Yellow SAvede yield Avell and are good for 

 the table or for stock. AMiite Eussian carries a mass of fine roots, 

 Avhich hinder in harvesting and might impair its keeping qualities. 



(2) Effects of fertilizers on mangels. — The fertilizers Avere similar 

 to those used Avith the potatoes, as reported aboA^e. The results Avere 

 likcAvise inconclusive. The largest yield Avas Avith no fertilizer. 



0<(ts and IxirJeij — Tests of rarletles (pp. 11. 12). 



RULLpyriX No. 47 (STATION), AnilL, 1889. 



SiLOS AND SILAGE. S. JoHxsox, M. S. (pp. 2-4r) ) . — The folloAving 

 topics are treated in this l)ulleiin: 



(1) Seven years' experieiue with silos and silage at the college farm. 



(2) A'iews of prominent farmers of Michigan on silage. 



(3) I']xporinients with silage r.s. com harvested in the ordinavy manner. 



(4) Comparative test of varieties of silage corn, 

 (o) Forage plants, hicern. orchard grass. 



The author's experience Avith silage, dating from 1881, A^•hen $1,000 

 Avere appropriated by the State legislature to the farm department of 

 the agricultural college for experiments, has been more satisfactory 

 Avith each succeeding year, as may be seen b}' reference to the reports 

 of the last eight years. This article aims '' to giA-e such suggestions 

 about silos and the making and feeding of silage as our experience hr-''i 

 shoAvn are calculated to give the best results.'" 



Seven years' e.vperience vlth silos and silage (i)p. 3-18). — Among 

 the subjects discussed are: ( 1 ) Silos, location, construction, materials, 

 size, methods of filling, and Aveighing; (2) silage, suitable crops, 

 value as a substitute for roots, and methods of feeding. A silo built 

 of lumber and located neai' the feeding ])lace and on the same level is 

 favored. It should be too lar<>e rather tlian too small. A silo 22 

 feet deej), 10 feet Avide, and 14 feet long Avill l)e sufficient for six 

 months" feeding of ten coavs, Aveighing 1.000 pounds eacli. Avhich con- 



