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crop averaged over 50 tons to the acre. Some of the stalks 

 were 19 feet 6 inches tall, and weighed 12 pounds each. I have 

 not done as well ; but it should be borne in mind that I am 

 experimenting upon an old, run-down farm, which, in 1877, 

 could keep but 6 cows and one horse. I have now in my barn 

 (Dec. I, 1880) sufficient hay to keep 6 horses, and forage in my 

 silos ample for the sustenance of 40 head of horned cattle, 

 nearly 200 sheep, and 60 swine. I may state also, that, during 

 the past three years, I have bought no hay or manure. This 

 much ensilage has benefited me ; and there is no reason .why it 

 should not benefit every farmer in like manner. That it may 

 do so, is the earnest wish of my heart. 



