One of the subjects that have sorely puzzled the farmer's minds for the past year wr two, is that of ensilage. It is also a subject upon which great diversity of opinion exists, as may have been noted from letters we have from time to time published, written by those who have ex perimented with it. Many have written of its good qualities, while a few contend that it is not good for much. On Saturday last we became aware of a fresh use for this very accommodating article, and one which, to those who were, so to speak, behind the scenes, caused a great amount of fun. Perhaps, some of our readers may have noticed the profuse manner in which cigarettes were handed about at Mr McNicol's sale at Cambridge. However, such was the case, and the offer was iarely declined ; the cigarettes were smoked and we did not hear of a single case in which the fraud was detected. The "fragrant weed" with which they were filled was some of Mr James Forrest's ensilage. This will be "a crusher " for those who contend that ensilage is " not good for much." We hope a Customs duty will not be put upon it.
