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IRISH GARDENING 



Dublin Wholesale Markets. 



A I" llie piesfiit time the disposal of fruit cngaj^e.-, 

 a vory large portion of the salesmen's attention. 

 " Apples are arriving in large quantities, and the 

 general expression of opinion indicates that this most 

 important fruit docs not come up to the average quality 

 of last year's crop. On many occasions during this 

 month tlie markets have been overstocked with apple.s 

 of an inferior qu.ility, and for consignments of this type 

 poor prices have been obtained. It is satisfactory to 

 note, however, that first grade apples are commanding 

 a good return ; but when compared with the amount of 

 other apples present, it will be observed that first 

 ipiality ;ipples comprise a very small percentage of the 

 whole. ICxcellent prices have been obtained for graded 

 apples marketed in trays, which hold from three to four 

 do/en fruits. This method is preferable to the 

 marketing of choice fruit in floats, as there is then less 

 chance of injury by bruising, and each apple is 

 exhibited to the view of intending purchasers. .Apples 

 in barrels are now becoming more plentiful, the variety 

 Grenadier being most in evidence and first in the 

 public esteem. Good dessert home grown pears are 

 not ai all plentiful, but cookers and mixed lots are 

 liberally supplied. Judging by the appearance of the 

 fruit sold in the markets, it is evident that apple 

 and pear scab has been particularly rife this season. 

 Pears from Krance are now being received in 

 moderate quantities. These are neatly packed in 

 boxes holding three dozen fruits, and present a 

 very attractive appearance. The supply of plums 

 is almost finished for the season. These have 

 been sold in large quantities this month, but the 

 quality is disajipointing. the fruit possessing little flavour. 

 D.imsons have been an extra crop this year, and the 

 supply has greatly exceeded the demand. Grapes are 

 being largely supplied from cross-Channel sources, and 

 as home producei'S are also forwarding in smaller 

 quantities, this fruit is selling much more cheaph' than 

 usual. Hlackberries are being sold in small quantities, 

 but owing to the cold season the berries present a 

 shrivelled and stunted appearance. 



The flower trade at the present time is by i\o means 

 brisk. .\slers. Cornflowers, Helianthus, and .Sweet 

 Peas are abundantly supplied ; but as the demand for 

 flowers of this class is weak, unprofitable prices aie 

 being t>btainecl. \'iolets. Carnations, and Roses are 

 nioi'i' eagerlv sought ;ifter on accoimt of their adapta- 

 bility for florists' work. 



X'egetables have been very plentiful this month and 

 prices show an all-round decrease. French beans are 

 gradually falling off. and scarlet-runner beans are 

 taking their place. Hrussels sprouts made their first 

 appear.mce in the earlier part of the month, and though 

 of good ipiality. met with a poor reception. Cabbages 

 and cauliflowers are extremely plentiful, so that 

 growers have to be satisfied with very low pi-ices. 

 Celery is not yet over-plentiful, but the quality is 

 superior lo that of last year's crop. The bulk of onions 

 iu>w tMi sale are not of first-rale quality, ;ind the prices 

 re.'iliscd are unprolitable. Potatoes are commanding 

 high figures, anil it is to be feai-ed that owing to the 

 wet summer and the ravages of the blight the crop tliis 

 year will be nnich below the average. While turnips, 

 parslew and spinach are plentifully supplied, while the\' 

 do not seem lo be much in demand. 



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