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CHAP, out loss of space, as a square or rectangular silo, and for this 

 XVI ' reason the latter are likely to be more frequently built. The 

 same remarks would also apply to octagonal silos. If standing 

 alone, however, no objection can be raised either to the round 

 or the octagonal form of silo, and as the proper preservation of 

 the silage is the main object to be attained, one or other of these 



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241, — Filling round silo in the United States. 



forms should be adopted in preference to the others. The 

 main objection to square or rectangular silos is the presence 

 of corners, which prevent the silage from settling uniformly 

 and compactly, thus causing waste of space and creating un- 

 desirable accumulations of air. This defect mav be remedied 

 to a considerable extent by having the corners well rounded. 

 Of the two, the square silo is perhaps the better form, and 

 probably somewhat cheaper than a rectangular one of equal 

 capacity, as the wall space is rather less. 



745. Sine. — Where a large quantity of silage is required it 

 is advisable to have it stored in two or more moderately-sized 



