48. 

 Included in this report are the following features: Wholesale 



prices at the New England Produce Center; Mid-week F.O.B. prices at 



Massachusetts county shipping points; including F.A.S. export prices; 



Massachusetts and New York apple storage holdings by varieties, hoth 



standard and C.A. once a month; out-of-storage movement with comparisons 



of previous years; first of the month apple storage holdings by varieties 



for all other New England states and U.S. total by states. 



In addition, as space permits, wholesale prices at other city 

 markets, shipping point prices and trends and other information pertin- 

 ent to the apple industry are included. 



Because of the predominance of Mcintosh apples grovm in New England, 

 particular stress is placed on Mcintosh holdings, out-of-storage move- 

 ment and wholesale prices to aid in the favorable movement of the crops. 

 This report is mailed to a subscription list throughout New England, 

 New York, the East Coast and even in Canada. The Special Apple Market 

 Report has been called the best, most complete apple report issued in 

 the East, For many it acts as a guide to the better marketing of the 

 apple crop. 



The same Market Investigator publishes and edits the Food Buyer's 

 Guide that covers retail prices on fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry 

 and dairy products. The information is gathered from a cross-section 

 of retail markets in greater Boston area. This report contains pertinent 

 information emphasizing nearby fruits, vegetables and best buys and 

 seasonal supplies. It is issued every Wednesday and is mailed without 

 charge to a large list of subscribers who request the publication. 



