Commercial.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 1017, 29 December 1881, Page 2

Commercial.

LONDON SEED TRADE

Messrs. John Shaw & Sons, of 37 Mark Lane, London, E.C., report through their agent, Mr. Leonard W. Blake, of Christchurch, that the market during the fortnight ending November 3rd, continued extremely quiet, but a very firm tone pervaded tlie trade for all varieties of seeds. In red clover, really fine English promises -to be very scarce and to command fancy prices later on. American was still neglected on the English market, but owing to some operations on the part of the Germans, quotations had advanced about Is 6d per cwt., and freights for it are higher than they were. A few parcels of English cow grass were being shown, of poor quality generally, white prices asked were high. White clover decidedly tending upward in price; fine qualities fetching tremendous prices already, and notwithstanding were eagerly looked for. Alsyke continued very firm for ordinary fine quality must be noted dearer. Trefoil and Italian rye grass quiet but firm. Timothy very scarce, indeed it is probable that there never was so little seed left over before as is the case this year ; but little is known of the crop so far, but it is reported to be small. Canary is quoted better, but no great improvement is perceptible in the demand.