FRUIT AND PRODUCE

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 4 August 1943, Page 8

FRUIT AND PRODUCE

Reillys report that business duiing the week was good, with fair supplies 'of ali lines forward. Smaller supplies of Apples are available- These consist mostly of Delicious, Sturmcrs, Granny Smith, with a few Cleopatras and oilier varieties, supplies being rationed equitably among retailers. Limited supplies of Cooking Applec are also coming to hand. Very small distributions of Pears are being made. NZ. Grapefruit is in heavier supply, with lower values. The shipment of Australian Oranges which came to hand was in good order. Australian Lemons were also in good, order and sufficient supply. Ripe Bananas are now available, and the quality is good. Flowers have a very good enquiry, with small supplies of Narcissi coming forward from the North. Increased supplies of Walnuts are coming to hand from Gentral Otago, and values are slightly easier. Small parcels of Passion fruit and tree tomatoes are available. There has been an excellent demand for vegetables. Cauliflowers have firmed in value, and Cabbage are also bringing the Govt, fixed values. Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Celery and Leeks have a demand. A better enquiry is being experienced for marrows and pumpkins fair supplies of which are available. For King Edward Potatoes there is an excellent enquiry, with limited supplies available . Good quality Onions have a demand at increased values. Eggs:—Slightly increased supplies are available, with values unchanged at present. During the week we received and sold:— PER DOZ. . Eggs Heavy 2/11, Standard 2/9, Medium 2/7, Pullets 2/2, Preserves 2/5, Lettuce choice to 3/-, Poppies 9/- Chrysanthemums 18/- to 30/- Narcissi Sol d'Or 18/. to 21/., Cremes 12/- to 13/6, Heath 4/8. EACH Champion Egg Crates 24 Doz. 18/6. PER CASE Australian Lemons 26/- to 39/6, Australian Oranges 26/- to 37/. Bananas ripe.s 21'■ Apples I- ancy grade Delicious 8/6 to If; '3, Jonathans 4/6 to 7/6, Stunners •«/- 1o 7A, Granny Smith If. to 9/3, Pears, W- Cole and W. Nelis dessert 13/6 to 15/., Grapefruit 25/to 28/. PER J-CASE Pears 7/3 to 7/6, Passionfruit 26/- to 30/-. PER LB. Brussels Sprouts 5d to Hothouse French Beans 1/9, Tree Tomatoes 1/- to 1/4, Chinese Gooseberries 1/6 to 1/9, Butter, Storekeepers 1/1, Walnuts 1/6 to 2/-, Almonds 2/6 to 2/9, Rhubarb 4*d, Marrows ltd. PER SACK Cauliflowers 8/-; to 12/-. PER CWT. Cabbage to 11/-, Potatoes King Edwards 9/6 to 10/6, Arran Chief 8/6 to 10/-, Pumpkins 14/-, Onions to 20/6, Carrots 12/-, Parsnips 14/- to 16/-, Kumeras 27/-, Swedes to 9/-. Fowl Wheat 7/6, Oats Gartons 4/-, Whole Maize 8/- per bushel, Oyster grit 10/6 per bag, Bran £5/ 10, Pollard £6/15, Chaff 8.0.5. £7, Oaten straw £4/10, Clover Hay £5-' 15 to £6/5 per ton. PER PAIR 99 Hens at 3/6 to 16/6, 12 Cockerels at 8/6 to 45/-, 15 Pullets at 10/6 to 17/- and 5 Bantams at 2/2 to 2/4. REPLY'S CENTRAL PRODTJCF MART, LTD. MORAf PLACE I—| DUN Em N r. ] ,