Commercial

Horowhenua Chronicle, 28 November 1913, Page 1

Commercial

THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OP- , ERATIVE DISTRIBUTNG CO., LTD. WEEKLY REPORT. Wellington, Nov. 14. The New Zealand I 1 aimers' Cooperative Distributing Company Lid., reports as follows on the local markets:— Trade during the week, has, of course, been disorganised on account of the strike, even to the extent of an organised boycott of improved fruits. This, however, did not last many hours, and all trace of any such movement has disappeared. Trade is lapidly resuming its normal condition and promises tu be exceedingly brisk from now on. Old potatoes arc now in pour demand, in view of the normal price at which new lines are selling, the supply of the latter being practically equal to the demand. Eggs arc in full supply, prices being un- ! influenced by the present condition of transport facilities. Pork is in excellent demand with short I supply. Fair stocks of honey arc still held, and there has been no increase in values. Trade with Nelson is now resuming, and large shipments of peas and fruit may be expected daily. We have still I a limited stock of flour available, which we are placing at the disposal of our regular customers in limited quantities. We hope to , obtain delivery of our new season's [ rape seed within a few days, and i advance orders will be executed with all expedition. American apples arc selling freely, and it is anticipated that there will be a shortage before next shipment arrives. Strawberries are arriving in large quantities from Auckland, and are in excellent demand. Rhubarb is also in good demand. Cauliflowers are s.carcc and realising excellent prices. CaFbage is in over supply. Lettuce in good demand. All root vegetables are in ready sale. Supplies of all grains and meals are exceedingly I scarce, but it is anticipated that j this condition of aii'airs will not last for more than a week. CliulT is in fair demand, but values arc not abnormal. Potatoes, seed £3 per ton. Prime, — £5 to £b IDs per ton. New potatoes.—M to fu per lb. Choice spring cabbage.—9d to Is Gd sack. Carrots.—Choice, 3s Gd to 4s Gd per sack. Cauliflower.—Choice, Os'to 11s; others, 4s to 5s per sack. Parsnips.—Choice, 7s to 9s per ; sack. Rhubarb.—7s Gd to IDs per doz. ! Turnips, white—o*s Gd to 4s per ' sack. ' Lettuce. —Choice 2s Gd to us per , case. I Strawberries.—9d to Is 4d per - lb. f Cheese.—Best factory mediums, Gd per lb. Eggs.—Fresh, Is 2d dozen. Dressed Pork.—TO's to 90's Gld; 1 9U's to 100's, Gd; baconers, skl; 5 choppers (heavy), 3M to 4d per -,Ib. Honey.—4d per lb.' I Beeswax.—ls 5d per lb. Fungus.—4|d per lb. Walnuts. —7d per lb. Tallow.—Casks, 255; tins, 18s . to 26s cwt. Poultry.—Small cockerels 2s 6d to 3s Gd; hens, 3s Gd to 4s Gd ; 1 good table hens, ss; good heavy B ducks, 7s Gd; Indian Runners, 5s I to Gs p.er pair; turkey gobblers, Is per lb; hens, 9d to 10d per lb, _ live weight.