June, 1940] Markets for New Hampshire Berries 



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Boston's supply sources 



In July, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are, in order, 

 the principal sources of raspberries for Boston. In August, Maine 

 and Massachusetts are the principal sources of supplies. During the 

 past five years, July receipts have averaged about five times as great 

 as August receipts. Receipts during both July and August have 

 averaged about 49 cars for the past five years, but dropped to 23 

 cars in 1939 due to the short crop. 



Raspberry shipping rates 



Shipping rates by express on 24 pint crates to Boston will run be- 

 tween i/o cent and 1 cent per pint from most stations in the state. 

 (Example: Concord to Boston — .6 cents.) Rates to Portland will 

 usually run a little under or over 1 cent per pint. (Example : Nashua 

 to Portland — 1 cent). Rates to New York city will range from about 

 11/2 cent to 2 cents per pint. (Example: Lancaster to New York 

 city — 2 cents per pint). These figures are all based on 100-pound 

 rates for 24-pint crates. 



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Fig. 12. Averages of price quotations and supplies of red raspberries 

 on the Farmers' Produce Market, Boston, 1934-38. 



(Note: Top price for bulk of sales used). 



