FRUIT AND PRODUCE

Dunstan Times, 18 November 1946, Page 3

FRUIT AND PRODUCE

KEILLY’S report Large supplies of Apples, consisting of nice quality Stuimtus and Delicious have been available. There have been no Fears and supplies are evidently finishedThe ‘Waitaki’ brought forward a shipment of AustraJianValencia oranges during the week —in tine condition and having a keen enquiry. Small supplies of Christchurch hothouse tomatoes ate now coming op to hand and the market is firm. Eggs—lnci eased supplies are coming forward and values remain the same Preserved eggs have a good enquiry. Sales during the week were— Per Lb Gooseberries —Is to Is 2d Tomatoes — Local 3s 7d to 3s lOd, .Nelson 2s tjd to 3s 2d, Christchurch 2s yd to 3s 6d. Broad beans —Is to Is 2d New Fotaloes—Nelson, sj;d Green Peas—Bd to Is Od Whitebait —3s to 3s bd Almonds— 4s bd to 5s Walnuts Is 6d, Khubarb—bd to 8d Per sack Cauliflowers —21s to 425, seconds 12s to IBs, Coconuts —35s Od Per dozen Eggs —heavy Is doz, standard Is 5Jd, medium Is 4>fcd, pullets Is 3d ducks Is 8d Lettuce choice ... 2s fid to 7s Od Per case Apples—Delicious 13s, Simmers 10s fid to 13s, others 10s fid to 13s.