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Contribution from the Office of Markets and Rural Organization 
CHARLES J. BRAND, Chief 
Washington, D. C. Vv September 15, 1915 
APPLE MARKET INVESTIGATIONS, 1914-15. 
By CLARENCE W. Moomaw, Specialist in Cooperative Organization, and M. M. Stewart, 
Assistant in Market Grades and Standards. 
CONTENTS. 
Page. Page. 
MMEKOG CHORE Ae He MIM EEE 2 SPL Siac.) 1 | Studies in the Markets—Continued. 
Conditions preceding the Movement of the Shipments Under Ventilation and Refrig- 
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Effect of the War upon Export Prospects... 2nleGradeand Rackasetlawses. oes aceemaceese 13 
Effect of the War upon the Home Markets. 2 | Cold Storage Holdings and Movement....... 14 
Conditions in the New York State Orchard Pacific Northwest Apples via the Panama 
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Studiesin' the Markets 22.0260... 6-22 - Ala REXD OLE MAT KG tS see eeea ses es se eee eee 17 
Mracine; Distribution); ..22 24 2 ages 2 4 The United Kingdom and Europe......... 17 
Retail Methods and Costs.....------------ 5 SoubhyAmenicas ks sce ee Ses ae 17 
Market Preferences for Varieties. ......---- OnIMCONCIUSION We wes see ee eevee eee ee eee 21 
Grades—Boxed, Barreled, Bulk...-.------ Osa TAP PeNGixe, Se. Ps eh. We Le a Fy Re yey 23 
The Effect of Inferior Apples upon the 
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INTRODUCTION. 
During the season of 1914-15 the Office of Markets and Rural 
Organization studied certain phases of apple marketing and distri- 
bution. ‘This work began with an investigation of commercial apple 
crop conditions, and when the marketing season opened in September 
investigations were made in the orchard district of New York State 
and in the apple markets of New York City, Buffalo, Chicago, Mil- 
waukee, Detroit, St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Louisville. 
In the height of the season an investigation of the movement of 
cold-storage apples was initiated, and this investigation extended 
throughout the entire season, with the monthly publication of infor- 
mation regarding the marketing of storage apples. 
This bulletin, therefore, is not a comprehensive treatment of the 
subject of apple marketing, but rather is a report of such investiga- 
tions as the Office could carry on in its present stage of development. 
NorE.—This bulletin is of general interest to apple growers, shippers, dealers, transportation companies, 
and consumers, and to all engaged in the trade in apples and fruits. 
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