COMMERCIAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 5 September 1916, Page 1

COMMERCIAL

THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE DISTRIBUT- ] ING COMPANY, LIMITED, i I WEEKII aEPORT. ' Wellington, Sept. 1. Southern potatoes have again advanced in prices and indications are thatliigli values will be maintained. Wheat has advanced since last report. Oats are stationary andi fair business doing. 'The market is <liill -for maize which has declined slightly in price. Consequent upon the decline there has been a largely increased demand for pollard andi bran, last week's values being maintained. Dressed pork is in very short supply and meets keen demand at excellent prices. Honey is scarce and keenly enquired for. There has been a largely increased demandi for eggs at prices given in last report. Linseed oil caks is being extensively used as a stock food' and an excellent demand exists. Choice cauliflowers are in excellent demand) and well packed lines are bringing good prices. Choice savoy cabbage meets with ready sale at satisfactory rates. Pumpkins are very plentiful and are meeting with fair sale at reduced rates. Table carrots and white turnips are in fair demand. Lettuce is in short supply and; choice lines bring excellent prices. Parsnips "are selling well. Swedes are slow. There is a good demand for spring onions, leeks and celery. Choice dessert and cooking apples are in short supply and well packed lines are bringing high prices. Dessert pears are .scarce 'and are keenly sought after at high rates. Walnuts are scarce.