APPLE SUPPLIES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 66, 20 March 1943, Page 4

APPLE SUPPLIES

WANGANUI FRUIT MARTS VEGETABLES IN GOOD SUPPLY Steady supplies of apples, mainly Cox's Orange Firmin, have reached the Wanganui fruit marts during the week and prices, fixed by the Marketing Department, are on a par with those ruling last week. The market, however, has been almost bare of other varieties, although a small shipment of Jonathans arrived early in tire week. Other varieties should be on the market next week, and cookers should also become more plentiful. Wanganui did not receive a shipment of pears this week, it being reported that varieties such as Doyne du Comice and Packham's Triumph are going to the canneries.

Peaches have been in good supply and have met a ready sale with prices slightly easier. Cookers are slow of sale, with prices fixed at the same level as those ruling for desserts.

Local tomatoes are still in heavy supply and prices have eased consicierably. The peak of the tomato season appears to be past, and the market may be expected to show a sharp decline at any time. This, however, will depend on weather conditions.

Small lots of New Zealand-grown lemons are being received. These have been rationed, mostly in half-case lots. Only one grade (commercial) is now being packed and the qualily received in Wanganui as far from the best.

A few quinces are coming forward and this is an indication that the stone fruit season is coming to an end. Cucumbers show signs of finishing, but prices remain low. Cabbages are in good supply. Choice lettuces have a better inquiry. Carrots are in better supply and the market is easier. Swedes have a steady inquiry. Onions are now available at a reduction in prices. Marrows and pumpkins are in steady supply. Choice quality peas have a better inquiry, but inferior are hard to place. Supplies are hardly sufficient for the demand. Runner beans are in good supply. Cauliflowers have not been seen in the wholesale marts for some time, but one retailer was selling a few yesterday at prices from 6d to Is each. Wholesale prices are as follow: Applies: Cox’s Orange, Pippins, best counts 9s a case, o.s. counts 7s a case; Jonathans, 6s to 7s; cookers, 4s to 7s 6d. Pears: Ils 6d to 12s 6d a case. Lemons: 18s to 29s a case. Oranges: None available. Quinces: 5s to 7s half case. Grapes: Is 4d to Is 8d a lb.; Albany Surprise, 2s 3d to 2s 9a. Tomatoes: 2s 6d to 3s 6d a case. Cabbages: 5s to 6s a bag. Cauliflowers: None offering. Rhubarb: 2s to 3s a dozen bunches. Lettuces: 6s to 10s a case. Pumpkins: 6s to 8s 6d a sack. Parsnips: 5s a sugar bag. Swedes: 2s 6d to 3s a sugar bag. Sninach: 3s to 4s a dozen. Marrows: Is 6d Io 2s 6d a dozen. Cucumbers: Is 6d to 2s a dozen. Peas: 6d a lb. Beans: 4d to 6d a lb. Onions: 8s 6d a sUgar bag. Potatoes: 5s to 6s 6d sugar bag.