THE CITY MARKETS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2408, 13 March 1915, Page 10

THE CITY MARKETS

)Very_' little difference; has been experienced in the local market, since: last re-' porting. Supplies of stone' fruit- have been slightly heavier, while the same remarks apply to tomatoes. Regarding the latter- tho local :- growers .report some difficulty in ripening the fruit owing to the cold windsi of-late, but they consider that this week's rain will help them considerably. Potatoes and- onions are unchanged,- while frosh- eggs are firmer. V -

Yesterday's approximate values,were: —-Messina, lemons, 150-180's, 12s'.. 6d,; 200's, 14s:'; American lemons, • 300's; 20s.queen pines, 65., 9s. case; watermelons, 6d. to Is. 6d. each; rock melons, 65., 7s. Gd. case; grapes, 6d., Bd. lb.; peaches,-dessert, 2s. Dd., 3s. 6d. halfcase; cooking, 25., 2s. 6d. half-case; plums, 3s:, 4s; half-case. Pears —Williams, 65..,,75. case; Duchess, 4s. 6d., os. 9d. case; Beurre Capiamont, 4s. 6d., ss. 6d. case;" Beiirre diel,-ss. case; Early !Ann, 4s. 6d., ss. case;' Swan Eggs, 4s. 6cL caso';' Beurre Clairgeau, 4s. 6d., 55.;.; Vicar, os; case; Marie Louise, 55.; 6d.,. 6s. 9d. case; Louise Bond Jersey, 55., ss. 9d. case; Bishop Thums, 55., ss. 6d.. .•[Apples—Ribstono Pippins, '65.,'75. case;' Worcester.-Pearmain, 6s;, 6s. 6d. case; •.Scarlet Pearmain, 55., 6s. case; Gravenstfeih, ss:, ss. 6d. case; Sharps Nonsuch,55., ss. 6d'. case; Blenheim Orange, 4s. 9d,, ■ ss. case; Munroe Favourite, ; 4s. 6dl, ss. . case; - Alfristons, 55.,, os. 6d. case; Cox's Orange, 65.; 7s. 3d; case. ,Tpmatoei, ; choice ripe,- 65., 7s.'- halfcase; medium-coloured,. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d.; seconds, Is. 6d., 3s. half-case; green, Is. 6d.,25.6d. case;. passion fruit, 4s. 9d., 65.. 6d. quarter-case;' nectarines, 45., 4s. 6d. -half-case; bananas, lis., 14s. ■ case/

Cabbages, 25.,- 3s. 3d."sack; cauliflower, choice white,''Bs., 10s. sack; others, 55., 6s. 6d. 'sack;! carrots, 45., ss. sack; parsnips, 4s. 6d., ss. 3d. sack; -beetroot, 2s. 6d., 35. ; sack; French beans, 55., 6s. 6d. pt. sack; green peas,- 10s., 15s. sack; broad beans, 25., 2s. 6d. pt. sack; marrows, 25., 2s. 6d. sack; pumpkins,' 3s: 6d., 4s. 6d. sack;"lettuce, 35., ss. case; spinach, 35., 4s. case; rhubarb, 45., os. dozen; celery, 25., 3s. dozen; raidisfli, 9d., Is. dozen; spring onions, ■6d.-, 9d. -dozen.; cucumbers, 25., ,2s. 6d. 'baK-case; potatoes, £5 10s., £6 10s. ton; onions, 6s.', 6s.' 6d. bag; fresh eggs, Ip. 7d., Is.' Bd. dozen.

Splendid rains bays been experienced in the Pahiatua district this week. Showers also fell during-the latter: end of last woek (Btates our Pahiatua correspondent): This district -Has been ■ particularly fortunate during tie present'dry. season, ill that showers have fallen during intervals, which has had the effect of keeping tho,pastures .fresh and green. In this respect the fertile valleys lying between. Eketaliuna and iVVoodviile- have been the envy of set-, .tiers from some of the "parched districts, and quite a number of properties have changed hands,- the buyers in most cases being ■ from .districts, where ■ green fodder' has not been observed for many ' The milk supplies to. the various-butter and cheese factories seat- • tcred -iliroiighout tho Pahiatua district . . are' stfllT-being well maintained, al- : thouKh'i'.m i.soSe cases the daily intake : of milk' is mot as large_ as tbat delivered 'during the corresponding period of last Reason. Nevertheless, - the dairymen ' an this., district, .taking • all things into consideration, ' are experiencing a .very successful year.

The demand in Wanganui, -with its large /population, - for good . .separator, butter, dairy .butter'-and ckrs, is every day on the increase;.. Waaganui. market offers a splendid market for producers. and country storekeepers, wlio handle large Quantities. '. We recommend jou to sell your cream,'butter,- and egga to tho TVanganui Fresh Pood and Ice. Coy., who can handle any quantity you may-Tail them.— iAdrt.. 1 " .

There's not a more efficient helper to the man on. the. land,than the Richmond Oil Engine. Easy, safe, and reliable to work, vit equals many hired hands; is •always on the spot when^. needed j arid xeaidy to start. Choose the Eichmond because of the many points in which it excels, of its-solid construction, and all•Tound; goodness. Ask or write for particulars. A. J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton—Adrt. •" .