446 Fruit and Vegetable Markets in July, [aug, 191 i. 



Greengages of the finest grade from Spain are well received at 

 is. 6d. to 2S. 6d. for forty, packed neatly in small handy boxes. French 

 'gages in half-bushels realise between 6s. and ios. each basket, while 

 the same measure of Spaniards move between ios. and 145. per half- 

 bushel, and are of fine quality and ripeness. 



Gooseberries have met with a fair sale throughout the month at 

 25. 6d. to 3s. per half-bushel, but they were cheaper towards the end 

 of the month. 



Raspberries have proved a short crop, and the jam makers have 

 had to pay over 305. per cwt. in many instances, while the general 

 trade price has moved between 4<2. and Sd. per lb., according to supply. 



Tomatoes. — There is a demand for French tomatoes, as the home 

 supply has fallen off a little. Best home-grown realise 35. to 35. 6d. 

 per dozen lb., while Guernsey are a trifle cheaper. 



Cucumbers. — Trade has been steady throughout the month, and 

 fine, straight fruit has met with a ready sale at 2s. 6d. to 35. per doz. 



Marrows. — This commodity falls in value to a minimum when out- 

 door produce comes to market in van loads. Prices consequently fell 

 from 3s. 6d. a dozen at the commencement of the month to a is. and 

 6d. a dozen at the close. Vegetable marrows are not available for pickle 

 as cucumbers are, so when they are abundant there is a slump. 



Beans. — Kidney dwarf beans are worth about 2s. 6d. per half- 

 bushel, and scarlet runners which began at 6s. per bushel are now 

 worth 35. 6d. to 55. Bloom drops off in drought, and scarlet runners 

 in many fields have neither bloom nor fruit. 



Peas. — These favourite vegetables have been far from plentiful 

 under a scorching sun without moisture. Choice varieties like Duchess 

 of Albany, Alderman, Autocrat, &c, have made 55. and 6s. per bushel, 

 while plainer varieties poorly podded have sold for 2s. per bushel the 

 same day. 



Potatoes. — The close of June finishes up the old-potato season for 

 practical purposes, as markets are furnished with the new crop. July 

 began with home-grown supplies from southern counties at from 45. 6d. 

 to 6s. 6d. per cwt., Channel Island at 55. to 5s. 6d. } French at 45. to 55., 

 Canary at 95. per cwt., Lisbon at about 45. 3d. per box. The close of 

 the month finds the trade rather easier, English best 5s., second 

 quality 4s,, Channel Island and French 35. gd. to 45. per cwt. Imports 

 from other sources have almost ceased. 



