APPLES AND PEARS
LONDON MARKET SLOW RANGE OF PRICES The Department of Agriculture has received the following cablegram dated 28th March, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand, London: — Apples.—Market slow. The following are the market values of sound-con-ditioned fruit of the varieties mentioned, the range of prices generally representing the differences between the several grades and/or counts. Variable-con-ditioned fruit or similar varieties proportionately less in value: —Alfriston, 11s to 13s; Worcester Pearmain, 10s to 12s ; Gravenstein, 9s to 11s. Pears.—Maples : Prices higher on bad crop report. New Zealand-Tasmanian: Small business done in No. 1 New Zealand for March-April shipment at from 51s 6d to 555. Tasmanian: 54s 6d .to 575. Buyers disinclined to follow rise as large stocks are held in store. Blues: Market quiet and nominal. “A” grade Tasmanian £ll. (United Press Association —By Electrio Telepraph—Copy right) LONDON, 28th March. The first shipments of apples arrived by the Moldavia. They are of excellent quality and condition and the receivers are satisfied and are asking 11s to 14s for Jonathans and -Granny Smiths and 15s for Cleos. The first auctions will be held next week.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 31 March 1936, Page 4
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186APPLES AND PEARS Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 31 March 1936, Page 4
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