PRODUCE MARKET.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 10 November 1917, Page 4

PRODUCE MARKET.

LATEST WELLINGTON QUOTATIONS. Wellington, November 9. The N.Z. Farmers Co-operative Distributing Company report: CTlhe demand for oldl potatoes its now 'rapidly diminishing; new potatoes a ro appearing in considerable quantities' and prices have slightly declined. Fowl wheat is now coming to 'hand from Australia, which lilas somewhat enj-'edi the position, but prices are stil firm. Maize is very Ann and,home supplies short; and as high rates are ruling in Australia this cereal is likely, to remain so. Algerians just arrived from overseas are being offered at slighldy lower rates. Ryegrass is now in good demand and vailues are unchanged!. Thero is littlo prospect of clover values declining as the supply is likelly to bo siliort for some time to come. The position witlh reference to bran and (pollard is now being taken up by the Government and lit is hoped that they will make a more satisfactory arrangement for the coming season than has been the case during the last few monj'ihs. Pork is eagerly enquired after andi liilgh figu re* are offered 1 for any lines coming forward. Poultry is in keen demand with supplies short.

Vegetables. .Cabbage is now coming forward in somewhat .larger quantities and prlifces have declined. The supply of cauliflowers i.c not equnil to the requirements andi high rates axo ruling Carrots are very scarce. Onions have slightly declined on account of a small shipment having arrived. Prime lineis of lettuce are now to be had at satisfactory prices. Swedes are scarce and ■high figures are offered. Hutt tomatoes are now coming forward and! prices retailisedi are eajbi-'faotory to .growers. Prime celery is not coming forward freely- 'but there is a fair quantity of inferior lines. Green peas are not yet in full supply and most satisfactory values are being obtaned. PrlJme rhubarb is still realising high rates. Leeks and spring onions have declined on account of the arrival of juhe shipment of onions.

IFruit.—lDessert and cooking apples are a little more plentiful 1 on account of outside consignments beflng landed, and high prices aire still being realised. Pears are very scarce and good values are ruling. Small consignments of cherries have come to ihand and record prices are being obtained.

Quotations. —Cabbage, chouce, 6s 6d to 9s per sack; Cauliflower, 14s to 16s per sack; Carrots, best, 17s to 19s per (sack; Onions, 30s per cwt; Turnips, white, 4d to 6d per bunch; iLettuce, choice, 7s 6d to 9s per case; French ißeans, 9d to lOd per lb; Spring Onions, 9d to Is 3d per bundh ; Parsnips, 17s to 19s per .«a<sk ; Swedes, 8s to ICb per cwt; Tomatoes (Hutt), Is 4dl per lb; Celenyi, 2s to 3s per dozen ; Leeks, Is 6d to 3s per bundle; iGreen Peas, Is 6d to 2t-- 4d per peck; 'Rhubarb, 6s 9d to 10s per dozen bunohes; Cucumbers, 6d to 9d each; Apples, 'Dessert 14s to 16s per full case; Apples, Cooking 9s to 12s per full case; Pears, Cooking. 8s to 12s per full case.

Prme, £5 to £5 10s ton; Potatoes, Seed;, at market rates; Wheat, ;Good "wiMole FVnvl, 7s 6d to 7s 9d per bushel ; Maize, 6s 3d to Cs 9d per bush el; Oats, feet 4s 7d to 4i« lOd per bushel, specal quotes for large lots ; Oatts, crushed, 5s 2d per bushel; Seed Oats, Australian, Algerians , dreel-cd and clipped. 5s 6d'; Gartons and, Spnrrowbdlls, as; Duns, 5s 5d per bushel; Russian Ba'rlev Capo Seed, 6s 6d per bush. ; Barley Feed, 6s Id per bushel : 'Pollard, supplfcs very short; 'Linseed Oil Cak, Slabs, Meal 1 , fliul Nutr. £13 10s per ton of 2000 Ibs 100's, 13k Cd.. 50's, 7s. 20's, 3s 9d; Oliaff, Oaten Sheaf, £7 1.5s to £8 las per ton; Molasses, in carfifi, 30s per 5 cwt., casks extra; Straw £5 per ton ex store: Dressed Pork, 70's to 90's, Sell to B'd. 90's to 140's, 7id, Baconers, 6d, Olvopperp. (heavy). 4d, to 5d per lb; Honey, od to 6d per lib; Eggs, Fresh. 1= 4-.1 to Is sd.