WELLINGTON FRUIT AND PRODUCE MARKET.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13379, 30 March 1912, Page 8

WELLINGTON FRUIT AND PRODUCE MARKET.

MOTUEKA SHIPMENTS CRITICISED

(Special to "Tho Colonist.")

Wellington, March 29.

Messrs. Thompson Bros., Ltd. report on the>' Wellington fruit and produce market as follows :—

During the past week fairly heavy consignments of fruit and vegetables havo arrived from the various districts, and values, generally speaking, are on a par with last week's rates. The weather conditions appear now more favourable, and improved values may certainly bo expected for all lines. Again this week no grapes came forward, and values for local fruit aro advanced. Adelaide grown are due to-day and will linda ready reception, with 15s 6d to 18s possible for 301b boxes. Both Fiji and Raratonga shipments aro due hero to-day and to-morrow respectively, with only small shipments iwssible. It is to bo regretted that considerable quantities of small and poor quality apples and pears aro com- I ing forward just now, both from Christchurch and, the Motueka districts, which has -a depreciating effect on the batter class fruits. All good sorts are finding a ready reception, with the following valucß ruling: — , App'.es: Cox's Orange, best, 7s Gd to 8s Gd, others 6s to 7s; Rihstoncs best (is Gd to 7s Od, others 5s to 6s; Worcester Pearmain 5s 9d to Gs Gd; Rhode's Orange; 4s Od to us; Blonhoim oranges 4s 3d to 4s 9tl: Rhodes' Island greening •Is 3d to 4s 8(1; Gravonstein best Gs to 7s, others 5s to 5s Gd; Ilennofrto do Canada 4b 3d to 4s 9d; Prince Alfred 4s 3d to 43 9d; Emperor Alexander 4s tn 4s Gd; "Warner's King 4s to 4s 8d ; Glory of the South or Alfriston. 4s 9d to 5s for best, others 4s to 4s Gd ; Bismarck 5s 3d to Gs ; Mobb's Royal 4s to •Is 6d ; Lord Suffolk 4s to 4s 9; Munro's Favourite, or Ohinemuri, 4s Gd to ss; Non-such 3s 9d to 4s Gd; Spitr/cnburg ■choice, medium e'v/.q 5s to 5s Gd, others 4s 3d to 4s 8d; Cornish Gillefleur 5s to 5s Gd; Autumn Pearmain 3s 9d to _4s '' (id ; Adams Pearßiain 5s Gd to Gs; Wintor Pearmain 4s,to 4s Gd; Schoolmaster 4s to 4s-'k]; Kentish Fillbaskst 4s to 4s 6d ; Jonathan best osJM to Gs, others 4s Gd to ss; Scarlet Queoi'l !«■ to, 4s 6d ; Magill'a.3s.■ 9d to 4a 6c]; Radley;Vei.'<i--lings 4s to ss; Shepherd's Perfection 5s 3d to 5s !M; Cleopatra, best 4s Gd to os, others 4s to 4& 4d; Allsop's Beauty •ii Gd to ss; Hawthornd&r 4s to 4s Gd; Black Prince. 4s Gd to ss; Five Crown 4g to ss.

Pears: There is a bettor'domand for choice Mario Louise v.nd Capiamonts. The former are worth 7s to Bs, and the latter ,6s Gd to, 7s 6d; GanselPs Borgamots make 4s 6d to 5s Gd; any other Borgamot finds a poor demand; Honeys 3s to 4s; Bishop's Thumbs best 5s to 5s 6d, others 4s to 4s 6d; Fertility 5s Gd to, 6s; AVilders 4s to ss; Louiso Bon Jersey 5s to 5s Gd; liouise Bon Cretian 5s Gd to 5s 9d; Jargonelle 5s -Id to 6s ; Duchess 4s to 4s 6d; Brockworth Park Gs to 7s; Conference 5s 3d to 5s 9d; Flemish Beauty 5s to 5s Gd; Japanese Gs to. 6s Gd; C'lairgcau 4s 3d to 4s 9d; Cvessano 4s Gd to 5s ; JJrown Beurrio 5s Gd to 6s; Napoleon 4s 3d to 4s Od; Paradise 4s 6d to ss; Magnet 5s to 5s fid; Vicars 4h 3d to 4s 9d; Durondeau os to-5s Gd.; Eastern Beurrie 3s Gd to 4s 6d..

Grapes: Choice Hutt lOd per lb, othors Btl to 9d; Nelson and Motueka 6d to 9d.

Cap<> Gooseberries make 4<l to od per lb; strawberries 7d to 8d por punnet; blackberries 2d por lb. Mushrooms make 10s to lls per banana case.

Cucumbers make 4s to 4s Gd per half caso.v.' '; ■■■ ' .

Peaches: Choice Hawkc's Bay dessert in half eases mako: llobb's lato 4s to 4s 7d: otliri-B 2b 3d to 3s; cooking, 2s to 2s 3d ; Motueka grown L's to ,'is far half -dump.

Plums: Largo samples make Is to .Is per half case, others Ks to 3s.

Tomatoes: Best Hutt maVe 3s Gd to •Is Gd, Nelson 3s to 'la (3d; pie inelo'' (wanted) 6s to 7k ; pumpxms '.:•, ;•'•• .".o 4s s)d; marrows 3s to 3s fid jwr sack: potatoes l'»-to-Dates 80s to 90s; onions 100s to i2oii per ton. Vegetables are in good demand.

Chino.if walnuts mako OVd per Ib. KgKB make Is Gd to Is 7d (strong demand). ur<*.eervccl Is 3d; the poultry market is fair, prime ducks being wanted.