The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-02-12
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Observation-Disclosures
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&l6V&bI0D OF WO0QGH Stl0 lieu
square and II feet pitch that will
hold SO tons Of ensilage OF course
the larger the SLID the better, but I
have just had demonstrated that ensi-
lage can be well preserved In very
small quantities provided the pres
sure be continuous. Titled q 50.gal-
lon cash with pea ensilage September
lst, applying screw pressure and Sc
curing the same Opened January
Is and found go per cent Of it perfect
Had the pressure been continuous,
following down the shrinkage the loss
would have been much less. make
this point to demonstrate the fact that
no man may be deferred from trying
the experiment on the score Of ex
pense.
HOW no BUILD.
Foundation wall Of stone or brick, 10
inches wide and S inches high. Upon
this place 2xlO inch bond timDers,
flush with the inside Of the founda-
ton wall. Toe-nail 6x6x12 corner
posts, flush with the outside of these
timbers, bracing with Axe Four
feet up and s feet up, jog in 2xI0
horizontal plates by cutting two inches
in the post and inches in the plate
This gives increased strength and pre-
vents contact between that part liable
to decay, the lining, and frame spike
down securely upon top of post, plates
2x10. Line with 5-inch matched
boards, all heart, letting them drop a
little below the bond timbers that the
wall may help sustain the pressure
A roof of boards with open gables
will be sufficient. For convenience
in filing and emptying, door may
be cut halfway up and opening on
the inside, with bevelled edges. The
framing timbers need not be heart,
provided q projecting roof is used,
and the corner posts may be of round
timbers, sized up only at joints. This
building will not cost to exceed $35,
and with an occasional renewing of
the lining it will last a life-time. Al
barn to hold the same amount of dry
feed would cost $500.
ENsILAGE CROPS.
Any good green forage makes good
ensilage. In quality clover is best,
peas next, but corn, our large stalk
Southern, surpasses all, from the fact
that three times as much can be grown
per acre. And when supplemented
with cotton seed meal is near q com
plete nutrient.
HOW, TO PLANT.
Select acres adjacent to silo, ma
nure, break and harrow we'll; plant
in 8 feet 6.inch rows, | inches apart,
one stalk in a hill, keep down weeds
and grass. When the ear has glazed
or Just passed that stage, when it is
too hard for roasting ears, is ready
for the silo. Cut down with sharp
weed hoes, loading on wagon with
butts all one way. Now comes the
important part, and if there is a
secret about it it is. this: C4a as fine as
you can. The finer the better. In
half-inch lengths there Is no waste.
If cut longer some of the larger and
coarser stalks viii be rejected Be
sides, it is more compact would
recommend Sinclair's feed cutter. tt.
is not only the cheapest but the best.
They can be had through our State
agent. Al great deal has been said
and written about letting the corn
wilt and filing slowly to make sweet,
ensilage. Ny experience is you cant
put it up wrong. never stop for
dew or drizzle, and I have yet to see
my first spoilt ensilage When full,
cover with tarred paper or boards and
weight with any convenient substance
stone, old iron, frewood, &c. But
this is not essential If not weighted
at al it will spoil only few inches.
HoW 10 FEED.
Open by stripping the top entirely.