MARKETS.

Patea Mail, 11 January 1882, Page 4

MARKETS.

LONDON SEND TRADE. Messrs Jolm Shaw & Sons, London, report that the market during the fortnight ending November 18th was in a very inactive condition, consequently there was but little of interest to report thereon. Eecent sharp frosts had not materially increased supplies, which, coupled with some enquiries for fine seeds, had tended to make holders firmer. Alsyke had been the medium of considerable business, and must also be noted dearer ; fine qualities being scarce, and readily sold. Trefoil was quiet, but firm. Timothy was somewhat cheaper, and the same may be said of canary and hemp. Italian and perennial rye-grasses were rather neglected, but there was no alteration in values. The imports into the United Kingdom, of clover and grass seeds, during the month of October, were 18,825cwt5., against 16,069cwt5. for October, 1880.

CANTERBURY GRAIN & PRODUCE. (From Canterbury Times.') There has been very little doing in the grain market during the week ending 6th. The late spell of warm weather has brought the harvest quickly upon us, and in many districts cutting is already in full swing. Wheat. —Prices stand at 4s to 4s 2d, but no business of any extent has transpired, Old stocks continue to be cleared out for the Home market. Oats. —Not much has been done outside a few sales for local use. Prices remain at Is lOd to 2s for feed, and 2s o£d to 2s Id for milling. Barley is without alteration. Flour. —From Jan. 1 millers have receded the price to £lO 10s for best brands. Grass Seed. —Several samples of the new crop have been offered, but little busines has transpired. Sellers ask 3s 3d to 3s 6d, but at the moment buyers do not feel inclined to respond. Some parcels of cocksfoot, for early delivery, have been sold. Prices are likely to rule about 3d to 3£d, but it is yet almost too early to give fixed quotations. Dairy Produce continues dull of sale,

and values are unchanged.