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can be put in place and removed with the least effort. They 

 should permit easy access to the silo and allow the removal of the 

 silage with the least possible amount of labor. 



Portability. 



"There are instances where tenants and others desire a silo 

 which may be used in one place for a time and then moved to a 

 new location. . Under such circumstances, this feature should 

 be given due consideratian. 



Fire-Proof Construction. 



''It adds materially to the value of any building to be made 

 of fire-proof material. The importance of this feature is real- 

 ized when the large annual loss from fire is taken into considera- 

 tion. 



Appearance. 



''All farm buildings should be of good appearance. This 

 feature adds both to the attractiveness and the value of the farm. 

 A permanent silo of neat appearance is the most desirable silo 

 to construct, other things being equal. 



Simplicity of Construction. 



"It is an advantage to select a silo which can either be con- 

 structed without special skilled labor, forms or tools, or can be 

 purchased ready for erection without the aid of skilled labor. 



Cost. 



"One of the most important features to be considered in the 

 selection of a silo is its first cost. The silo which will furnish 

 storage for silage at the least cost per ton is the silo to build, 

 other points being equal." 



The Iowa Silo. 



A discussion of the Iowa silo under each of the points of 

 merit which have been mentioned follows : 



