ORANGES NEXT WEEK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27212, 15 October 1949, Page 3

ORANGES NEXT WEEK

SUPPLIES OF LEMONS GLUT OF CAULIFLOWER Supplies of Sturmer and Delicious apples reached the,marts during the week, large sizes being keenly sought alter. Prices for Poorman oranges again firmed and only a small quantity was available. New Zealand oranges are also bringing high prices. Values for passion fruit and tree tomatoes were also higher than those ruling the previous week. Ample quantities of lemons came to hand during the week. Cucumbers and asparagus are still selling well, but prices are easier. Hothouse tomatoes are much more plentiful and there has been an, appreciable easing in price. A shipment of Australian oranges will come to hand early next week, but there is no information available locally about the 1 quantity. Many varieties of vegetables were in heavy supply throughout the week, particularly cauliflower, and low prices had to be accepted to clear. Choice-quality cabbage has met with a steady demand, but poor lines have been neglected. The recent higher rates for the best quality lettuce have been maintained.

Rhubarb has been in over-supply, and low prices have been ruling. Choicequality gwedes, parsnips and carrots have all found a ready market. There has been a fair demand for leeks, spring onions, silver beet and beetroot, which have been in good supply. There was brisk bidding for the limited quantities of green peas from Waimate, the ruling rate being 2s per lb. A large shipment of pumpkins arrived during the week from Gisborne, and met with a slow sale. Range of Prices Australian oranges: Town, 25s case; country, 245. New Zealand Poorman oranges. 25s case. New Zealand sweet oranges. 45s case. New Zealand lemon?: Totyn, 255; country, 245; Meyer, 12s 6d; cases extra. Apples: Delicious, Granny Smith and Tasma, 14s 3d to 20s case; cases Od extra; Stunners and Doughertys, 8s 3d to 17s case. Tomatoes: Hothouse, 3s to 4s 6d lb.

Chinese gooseberries, Is 9d lb. Tree tomatoes, Is lb. Passion fruit, 30s case. Lettuce: Choice, 5s to 5s dozen; others, 2s 6d to 3s. Carrots. 6s bag. Spring cabbage, 7s 6d case; others, 4s to ss. Beetroot: Choice, 8s 6d dozen bunches. Silver beet, 5s 6d case. Leeks, Is large bundle. Cauliflowers, 11s sack; others, 2s 6d to ss. Parsnips, 7s 6d bag. Swedes, 4s. Pumpkins, 4d lb. Rhubarb, Id to 2d loose. Celery, Is 6d to 2s dozen. Spring onions, 2s 6d bunch. Spinach: Choice, 5s 6d dozen; others, 2s 6d. Radish, Is 6d dozen. Asparagus, Is 6d to 2s bunch. Hothouse cucumbers, Is 8d to 2s 8d each. Green peas, 2s lb.