AT THE MARTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 237, 7 October 1930, Page 4

AT THE MARTS.

APPLES ARE CHEAP. LEMONS DULL OF SALE. EGG PRICES UNALTERED. Apples are remarkably cheap for the time of year, and top price for Delicious, the popular dessert, is 6/6 per 401b case. At this time last year they were bringing up to 14/ and 15/. Unfortunately brown heart disease affected a quantity of this season's yield, and, although the Jines affected have all been disposed of ere this, tho sound fruit now coming from cool store seems to be viewed with suspicion. That fine double-purpose apple, the Sturmer, is bringing up to 8/, but that is low compared with last year's price of 13/. Pride of Australia is the most popular cooker at present, and Granny Smiths also have a ready sale. Oranges met a good demand at 13/ to 17/6 a case. Mandarins opened up in poor condition and realised 5/ to 9/. Loquats brought 8/6 to 9/6 a case, and passions 15/ to 18/. Island tomatoes, ex the Waipahi, brought 10/6 to 12/6/ A line of Califofnian grapes, Red Emperors, ex the Aorangi, realised 26/6 to 27/ per keg.

In pears, Nclis are in shorter supply and sell freely. Josephines are nearly finished, but there are still plenty of P. Barrys. Bananas are somewhat scarce and realise high prices. The demand, fol , lemons and local grapefruit is very disappointing to growers, and prices continue low. Supplies of citrus fruit jvere supplemented by fresh arrivals this morning from Australia. Latest quotations are:—Apples: Delicious, 3/6 to 6/6 per case; Sturmers, 6/ to 8/; Doughertys, 4/ to 7/; Granny Smith, 8/ to 10/; Rome Beauty, 5/ to 6/6; Pride of Australia, 6/ to 8/. Pears: Nelis, 10/ to 14/; P. Barry, 5/ to 6/6; Josephine, 9/ to 10/. Tree tomatoes: 2/6 to 5/6. Tomatoes: Hothouse, 1/ to 1/6 lb. Lemons Choice, cured, 7/ to 9/; others, 4/ to 6/. Grapefruit: Local, 5/ to 8/; Californian, 42/6. Poorman oranges: Large sizes, 6/ to 8/; medium and small, 2/6 to 4/. Mandarins: 6/ to 11/. Oranges: Jslancl repacks, 22/ to 27/6; Australian Valencia.', , , 15/ to 18/. Passions: Local, 6/ to 10/. Plums: Californian, 22/6 case. Bananas: Repacked, firm, 16/ to 17/; N0.,. 2's and medium, 8/ to 14/. Grapes:- Cali- ¥ fornian, white, 14/ to 15/ case; red, 18/ case; Californian, white, 21/6 to 22/6 barrel. i

Vegetables Plentiful. New potatoes continue to arrive more freely, and at the lower prices ruling a fair demand has set in. Southern are verycheap. The supply of cauliflowers keeps up remarkably well, and quality is good. Celery arrivals are above requirements, and the price has dropped. Rhubarb is improving in quality, and larger quantities are coining to hand. Cabbage and lettuce are plentiful, and the quality of carrots and other small lines is improving. Latest prices are as follow: — Potatoes, Southern, 6/ to 7/ cwt; new, 2d to 3d lb; onions, American, 17/ to 18/ crate; kumaras, Tauranga, 10/ to 14/ ewt; cabbage, 2/ to 6/ sack; cauliflower, 3/ to 7/ sack; swedes, 2/ to 3/ bag; pumpkins, 15/ to 25/ cwt; green peas, 1/ to 1/3 lb; beans,, hothouse, 1/9 to 2/3 lb; lettuce, 1/ to 5/6 case; cucumbers, hothouse, 5/ to 8/ dozen; cabbage,, on benches, -1/ to 2/ dozen; cauliflower, on benches, 2/' to 5/ dozen.; celery, 6d to 2/(5 bundle; rhubarb, 2/ to 3/ dozen; spinach, ]/ to 1/6 dozen; pumpkins, on benches, 1/6 to 4/ each; radish, 1/ to 1/6 dozen; spring onions, 6d to 1/ bundle; carrots, parsnips, beet and turnips, 1/3 to 2/ dozen; asparagus, Cd to 1/ bundle; leeks, 2'd to 6d bundle.Butter and Eggs. There is a keen demand for eggs at late rates, namely:—Special grade. 1/4 per dozen; A's, 1/3; B's, 1/2; C's, 1/. Ducks': Special grade, 1/3 per dozen; A's, 1/2; B's, 1/1; C's, 1/. •Farmers' butter realises from lid to 1/2 per lb. Poultry. At to-day's auctions the supply of poultry was fairly heavy, and the demand was keen. The prices paid remain level. Cockerels: Heavy breeds, prime 6/ to 8/, not prime 4/ up; light bree/ds, prime 4/ to 6/6, not prime 3/6 up. Fat roosters: Heavy, prime, 3/ to 4/; light breeds, 2'6 to 3/. Fat hens: Heavy breeds, 3/ to 4/6; light breeds, 2/6 to 3/3. Pullets: Heavy breeds, best 4/ to 6/, smaller 2/6 up; light breeds, best 4/6 to 6/, smaller 2/6 up Drakes: Young, prime, 3/6 to 4/6; old 2/6 to 3/3. Ducks: Young, 3/6 to 4/6; old! 2/6 to 3/3. Geese: 5/6 to 6/ Turkey hens: 5/6 to 9/; -cobblers, 8/ to 18/6. Cockerel chicks: Heavy breeds, 6d to 2/; light breeds. 2d to 1/0. Day-old clucks: 80, 6d to V: L.. 6rl to 9d. Guinea fowls: 4/ to of. Ducklings: 9d to 1/3.