WELLINGTON MARKETS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9245, 12 January 1916, Page 2

WELLINGTON MARKETS

Generally all descriptions of fnut are realising satisfactory prices. Apricots have advanced in value during the past few days after realising low rates; black currants, although arriving in fairly large quantities, are selling at excellent prices; for tomatoes the market is now ruling at a low level of values,'and it is not at all likely that there will be higher rates prevailing this season, as outdoor grown from Nelson should Shortly be in very large evidence, and in due course locally grown should be available ; some varieties of plums, notably Burbanks, are realising low rates, other descriptions are in good demand; passion fruit is in keen demand, commanding high values owing to scarcity; rasp-' berries are not in large supply, and excellent rates prevail. The first of the season’s William pears are now coming forward and are selling satisfactorily. Peaches are now in excellent volume, and prices obtaining are not high. Nectarines are increasing in volume, and meet with a ready sale. Odd lots of New Zealand grown apples are coming to hand, but as the. quality does n o t answer to the description of choice a very hiffh level of .values does not obtain. Transhipments of bananas last week-end came forward in fair condition. Choice sound fruit commanded excellent attention. Further supplies of bananas are due on the 18th and 20th instant, and should arrive to a good market. Apples, prime dessert 6e 6d to 7s case, good 5s 6d to 6s. cookers choice Bs to 5s 6d case, prime 4s to 4s 6d; apricots, choice 6s to 6s 6d half case, prime 5s to 5s Gd; peaches, choice 4s to 4s Cd half case, prime 3s to 3s 6d; black currants. 7s 6d’ to 8s 6d half cose, prime 6s to 7s: tomatoes, choice 8s 6d to 9s Gd half case, prime 6s 6d to 7s 6d; plums, choice favourites 3s 6d to 4s 6d half case, prime 2s to 2s 6d; nectarines, choice 5s to 5s 6d half case, prime 3s to 4s : raspberries, 6s 6d to 7s 6d bucket; loganberries 5d to. 7d lb; pears, choice 4s Gd to 5s 6d half case, prime 3s 6d to 4s. POTATOES AND ONIONS,

A steady demand continues to result for potatoes. Supplies are arriving practically wholly from the Wellington province and fairly large inquiries are coming from the South Island ■ for stocks, southern grown being in only small supply at the moment. The market is almost bare, of onions at the present time. New Zealand grown should be in the market, during the next ten days. Potatoes, choice Ml to JB7 10s per ton; onions, Ml to -27 10s per ton, , OTHER VEGETABLES. ' There is a good inquiry for mostly every description of vegetable. Carrots are selling particularly well, whilst cauliflowers are in good demand. - Cauliflowers, choice 7s Gd to 8s 6d sack, prime 5s to 7s; cabbages, choice 8s to 9s sack, prime 5s 6d to 7s 6d; French beans, 3d to i3id per lb; pumpkins. 7s 6d to 9s sack; parsnips. 6s to 7s sack; carrots, Choice fis 6d, to 9s 6d, others 4s 6d to 6s Gd sack; asparagus, 4s-to 6s dozen bundles; beetroot, 4s to 5s sack; spinach, 4s to 5s case; turnips, 3s to 4s sack: Brussels sprouts, 7a to 9s half sack; lettuce, 3e Gd to 4s case. , EGGS. Supplies are coming to hand fairlyfreely, and with a good demand. Best fresh are selling at Is 4d per dozen. WELLINGTON CUSTOMS. The Customs revenue received at Wellington yesterday totalled .£BIB3 14s 9d.