FILLING THE SILO. 105 



ter. In the early part of tlie season's work 

 there is often so much moisture in the oom 

 that it is advisable to' have it lie in the sun for 

 a few hours before being drawn for cutting, but 

 this is not a vital point, and when we are having 

 or are liable to have rainy weather I keep the 

 harvester just ahead of the work. 



Wetting the Silage. — As the com becomes 

 more matured it is not advisable to allow it to 

 dry in the field after being cut, but keep this 

 work close up to the harvester. Later still, when 

 there are large quantities to be put in, it may 

 become so dry that it is advisable to wet it be- 

 fore it is put into the silo. I have done this many 

 times with good results and never with any bad 

 results. Do not hesitate to do this as no harm 

 will come from it. But harm may come from 

 the lack of water to give it more weight and to 

 pack it more closely. It must be packed so as to 

 exclude the air or it will decay, and it should 

 have weight in itsielf to accomplish this. When 

 the time comes that you are in doubt as to 

 whether you should use water, use it. I have 

 never seen harm from its use. When the co^m is 

 frosted before putting it in the silo use water 

 unless the com is quite green and the frost is 

 light. 



Continuous Filling Best. — ^In filling the silos I 

 have so much to put in that we are compelled to 

 work rapidly, but my experience has not taught 



