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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 115, 21 May 1918, Page 2

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WELLINGTON FRUIT AND PRODUCE MARKET.

(Special to Mail-)

WELLINGTON, May 20. Townseiid and Paul, Ltd., report as follows on the Wellington fruit: and produce market: — . Only small supplies of pears' have, been corning to 'hand the last few days, consequently prices have advanced, and . all firm linos coming forward are rea-. lising good prices, /N-elis, Cole and' Joephine being in keen demand. With the exception of good [Russets and Delicious, the apple market is a. shade easier, as larger quantities have been coming forward the last few days. We would not be surprised to see the mar- i ket harden again at any time, and recommend regular consignments. The following are ruling prices to-day:—- j Apples: Jonathans 5s to 6s; Pear- ■ mains 5s to 6s; Brown lee Russets b& to 7s: Golden Russets 8s to 9s - r ffllnr.roes 5s to 5s 6d; Epps's Seedlings 4s 6 ] to ss; Alfristons 4s 6d to 6s; Dc licious 7s to 8s; Five Crowns 4s to 4s 6d ; Ryjners 4s to 4s 9d; Stunners 5s to 6s. . Pears : W r i»ter Coles 10s to 12s : Winter Nelus. lis to 12s ,• Marie Louise 7s to 8s; Josephine 10s to 12s; Beiirre, Diels 5s 6d to 6s 6d; Kciffor's &s ~&l to 6s; Vicars 5s 6d.

Quinces : 7s to 'Bs. Walnuts 10d to is: lid t*> Is : -chestnuts 2£d to 3d lb. Cap e Gooseberries: 5s to '6s 6d Tomatoes: 7s to Bs. 'Passions': lis to 14s. <:rapes: Is 3d to l.s 9d lb

strawberries: Is 6i puuner Pie 'Melons : 5» to 6s • &' to 6s; parsnips 6s ■•; cauliflowers 13s ; cabbages 4s 6d per sack. Onions: 175s Potatoes: 16Qs to 180s. Trench. "Beans: 7s to 9s bag. ISggs: Fresh 2s PI • -rvovßvved ~« Butter: Farmers' .*•« "•■<: for .Ts t<.> lc 2d. Poultry : Hens 3s 6d to 4s ; cockerels 5s to 5s 6d ; ducks 6s to 8s; geese B<* to 10s pair; turkeys Is to Is 2d lb.