Novembeir, 
274 
METROPOLITAK MARKETS. 
IS BRIEF FARAGRAPHS FOR THOSE COjMJIEROIALLY 
IXCUNED. 
A review of the month previous ip October liith. 
FRUITS. 
.nipples.—Golden Pippins wore the handsomest 
imd the favorite eating Apples in market. They 
have brought one price—30 cts pk, a bbl; 
selected, S2.00 a bbl. Gravensteins were in good 
demand at 10 ets a pk; Maiden’s Blush are also 10 
ots a pk, selected, $2.25 a bbl. Greenings, 25 ets 
pk, $1.50 a bbl; Baldwins $1.50 a bbl; King, $2.00. 
For table use the two latter sell at 35 ets per doz. 
.BonniKM.—Yellow, 10 ets a doz, 75 ets a bunch; 
the supply of Red has fallen otf, which advanced 
prices to 60 ots a doz, $1.75 a bimeh. 
Crab Apples have'been unusually souiul, large 
and richly colored. The demand for preserving, 
making into sweet pickles and jellj'^ annually in¬ 
creases. The Siberian is preferred. Price, 70 ets 
a pk, an advance of 20 ets on our last Quotations. 
Cranberries arc vdry plentiful; have fallen from 
20 to 10 ets a Qt in a fortnight. 
Grapes.—Isabella has not appeared on fruit 
stands tills season. All other sorts are plentiftil. 
Malagas arrive in abundance, mostly in good con¬ 
dition ; 30 to 20 ets a lb- Concords cost 50 to 60 ets 
a 10-lb basket. Xiagai-a and Rebecca, 30 ets a lb. 
Delawares have brought 20 ets a lb in the markets, 
and 30 ets on Bi'oadway. Catawbas have sold for 
15, 20 and 25 ets a lb. California Tokays are $1.50 
tor a 5-lb box, or 35 ets a lb. The light-colored ilo. 
mestic Grapes were 10 ets a lb. Hothouse Grapes 
cost $1.50 to $2.00 alb. There has been but slight 
fluctuation in the price of Gnipcs in a month. 
ieniOTis.—Messinas are scarce at 30 to 35 ots a doz, 
$4.50 and $5.50 a box. Floridas, 25 and 30 ets a doz, 
$4.00 and $4.50 a box. 
Limes are much in demand at 15 and 20 ets a doz. 
Oranges .—Jamaicas are best now, having gradu¬ 
ally improved. They retail .at 60 to 70 ets a doz; 
5Iessinas 40 to 6.) ets a doz, 
by bbl, $6.50 and $6.75. 
$4..50 a box. 
Pomegranates find a fair sale at 10 to 15 ets eacli. 
They have a peculiarly tart and cooling flavor 
that is refreshing to feverish invalids. 
Peaches hare been excellent though now pale 
and wrinkled. The “Salw.ay” is an excellent late 
yellow sort that has been preferred to Smocks. 
They have cost $2.00 a basket. Crawfords have 
ranged at .$2.25 to $4..50 a ba.sket; Smocks$ 1.75 to 
$2 jO; small Kew .lersey Rareripes $2.00 to $2.50 a 
basket; lYhite Heath for preserving, .$1.25 to $2.50 
a basket. This fruit kept m cold houses along 
the Hud.son, will appear until December in Broad¬ 
way stores, and will bring a large price. 
Pineapples .—A lew Havana Pines appeal' at 30 to 
70 ets each. 
/•>cars.—Seckels co.st 75 ets atid $1.00 iter pk bas¬ 
ket early in the month; now $1.75 and .$2.00. Vicar 
of Wakefield and “Potmd ’Pears for preserving, 
are40 ets a pk. Duchess, .Sheldon and Ikirtlelt, .se¬ 
lected for table u.ae, bring -10, 60 and 75 ets a doz. 
Plums have been nnu.sually plentiful and la.sted 
satisfactorily- German Prune Plums have sold 
from 20 to .35 ets a ql, Jlagnurn Bonum and Golden 
Drop cost 25 ets. Dam.sons have ranged from 50 
ets to $1.75 a pk. 
9uinccs.-Three varieties have been in miirkel 
over a week, the Apple, Pear and Ortinge Quinces. 
The former are preferred and bring 75 els per 
basket of J«. .Smaller fruit, 10 to the bfisket, bring 
.50 ets. The ordinary run sell for $1.25 a biish. 
Winlergrer.H berries are in good tleinand; 20els Qt, 
A5/t*.-From DomlniQiie come tiie pits of Cashaw 
fruit, whicli are rich, sweet and deiicions wiien 
roasted. The nut is crescent in shape and is in 
flavor between a Peanut and Almond ; $ 1.00 a lb. 
VWJKfAlil.KS. 
Agnarle or Alligator Pmr, from Havana, is some¬ 
what like a Cucumber in flavor, and makes a re¬ 
freshing salad. It lias a tougli, green, smooth 
skin, and large pit. .30 els eeteh, 4 for $l.00, 
Articlu)kes.—Vrow Prance,: 25 and 30els each. 
Heels remain at 5 ets bnnelj, $3.(K) a im biinelies. 
Jirussel’s Hprouls, imported ,50 ets a qI,$. 7.00 a 
biiHli; American, 25 els a qI, $3„50 a bush, 
yiratwi,—.String Beans are 20 ets a small measure 
Butter .BoanH Hai/io. 
SAmm J5 cIh lujt, 
Caul^otoers are excellent from Long ? 
to 30 ets each, according to size, $1.50 to $4.00 n b 
of 15 to SO heads. 
Cresses are 3antl6ot$abunoli,notnowsoluby Qt- 
Cabbages arc 7 to 12 ets each, average $ 1.25 a doz 
at retail. . , .r ts 
Corn.—Sweet Corn is prime and plentiful; loots 
a doz, $1.60 per 100 cars. 
Cefery is plentiful at 10 ets a bunch, $1.00 a doz. 
Carrots remain at 5 ots a bunch, $1.50 a bbl. 
JRgg Plant, plentiful and flue, 5 ets each, 60 ots doz. 
Gherkins are very scarce, particularly the small 
ones; 30 ets per 100. 
Jlerbs.—How herbs cost 2 ots a bunch IbrThjuno, 
Sage, Sweet Marjoram and Summer Savory. .For 
Chervil and Tarragon, 6 ets is charged. 
Lettuce is delicate and tender, and Is what is 
called “Boston5 ets for 2 heads. 
jVKs/iraoHis.—Field Jlushrooms have brought 50 
ets to $1.00 a lb, hothouse ones $1.50 a lb. At pres¬ 
ent they are a)l out of market. 
Xastiirtions are in brisk demand for itickling; 40 
ets a (It. 
Okra .—Green Okra, 60 to 75 ctsper 100 , now 60 ets. 
Largo ciuantitics have been sent from Havana, 
but it was too early to bear transportation, and it 
was yellow and tough; 25 ets per 100. 
Onion.s are 10 ets a (it for white, and S ets lor red. 
The latter are $2.75 a bbl, and the former are $3.50 
a bbl. Small, white, pickling Onions bring 25 ets 
a qt. Spanish Onions arc 10 ets a (it for small ones; 
large ones sell by the lb at 5 to 10 ets, according to 
the locality where purchased. 
Oysfrr/’loHl is $1.00 and $1,25 .i doz bunches, 15 
to 20 ets a single bunch. It is unusuall}' largo of 
stalk and tender. 
Potatoes .—Potatoes are prime onlj’ in certain lo¬ 
calities; those grown in sandy soil are excellent, 
but many of those from clayey districts have dry 
rot. • Long Island Karly Rose, Bcautj' of He¬ 
bron, Burbank and Queen of the Vidley are of¬ 
fered as the safest to purchase; $2.00 to $2.25 a 
bbl retail, $1..50to $1.7.5, wholesale. 
Potatoes, sweet, from Delaware and Virginia arc 
in c(iual demand, at 15ctsperlb orsmall measure; 
$2.00 and $2.50 a bbl. New Jerseys are inferior at 
10 ets a small measure. 
Pe(/s.—Green Peas are e.xeellent, selling for 30 
ets pk- and $2.25 a bag. 
Peppers —Chill Peppers for itickling are 60 ets a 
Qt, Spanish Sets each. 
Parsnips, large and line; 5 ets a bunch, $3.00 a bbl. 
Patlishes are crisp and tender; one ct a bunch; 
they have vtiried from 3 to 4 ets a bunch for a 
fortnight. 
Marrows are 10 and 15 ets each, accord, 
ing to size; Crook-necks, 5 els each. 
Turnips.—\e\\ov: or Russian cost Sets a bunch. 
While bring 10 ets a lainch, $1.S0 a bbl. 
I'bOWKU.S. 
Chrgsanthemams.—VXanU in Idoom are ,50 els to 
$3.00, according to size and variety. There 
few standards ollered, the 
•25 els a doz at retail. 
6V/r«elm;w.—Buttercups are the cost 1 lest • at 
wbole.sale $2.00 per 100, at retail, 5 and 7 ets each. 
Hinsdah;, La Purlte and Grace Wilder, eo.st $ 1.50 
per ifW, whole.sale, I to 5 ets each, retail. While 
Carnations wholesale at $l.a 100, 2elseach, retail. 
Lily of the Talley brings $8.00 per 100, wholeside 
and double that at retail. .Selected spikes for 
weddings are sold at fancy prices. 
Mignonette, Is not handsome as yet, hut is lovial 
for its odor, and the "Sprlng.fl(’)wer chte” it be¬ 
stows on a hoiKjiiet; 15 and 20 els a hunch wliolo 
salt!, 25 ets retail, A "huneh” is 12 spikes. 
Hoses —Q'lie Be.nnett Rose ranks all others in 
price, costing $10,00 per 100 wholesale, retail $2.00 
a doz. Amerlean Beauty brings but $1.00 a 10(1 
wholesale, $1.50 a doz retail. La France are $H .00 
jier KKi; selected, very large, $20.00 a 100. At re. 
tall tlnjy bring from $1,00 to $3.00 a doz. Toil 
Roses are 70 els a 100 and relall for $1.00 a duz 
Perles desJardins are $1,50 per 
Sire 
cut pompons boinj^ 
<lo/„ 
tin 
,, ,, r, , '="•"5 a 
z. Lornella Cooks cost $8.00 per 100, wholesale 
d I'elall lor $1,50 a doz. ' 
Snitlaj! Is 15 cIs a string wholesale, 25 els retail. 
Twlels.—MarU; l.onise are Just appeai'lng. Tlmv 
cost 50 to 75 els a huneh wholesale, relall fo,. $i ,i, 
mill till Tifl f $■!..•..1.... in • i 4 iitMf 
els |)er loo 
and $1,50, Russian Vlolels 
wholesale, 75 els retail. 
are 50 
novelties. 
mider this heading me propose to noUee M new 
UiMer I Flowers, and Ornamental 
if and Trees introduced by rdiabU Iwusesliere 
^ fbfffd We wish to have it distinctly understood, 
muffffhat the foot of a novelty being mentioruid here 
Trfwt imply our endorsement or recommendatwn oj 
:Sifrser:eTa1Z:of.^^^^^^^ 
fruits. 
„ ” B. F. Merriaiu, O. A chance 
seSg: whlto, largo bunches, excellent quality, 
procluotlvc, earlier tliiin Concord. 
Lcam».-“Bonnie Brae,” H. 51. Higgins, San Die 
go Cal. A seedling of the .Sicily Lemon; rind, 
very thin; pulp tender, melting; rich flavoi.. 
Pra(,'/r.-“For(l’s Late White,” John I'orklns, 
Moorestown, N. J. Claimed to be the latest white 
IVcostouG Pencil in cultlv'^ntion. 
Pmc//..—“TIio Globe,” Cliri»toplier Shearer, Tuck- 
ertou, Pn. Freestone, golden yellow wltlt red 
blush; the best, largest, and most prolific variety 
for that section. 
/'e((r.-“Mahoning,” »I. Milton,Mansfield, O. Re- 
sembles Fred Clapp in aitpenrance, but is mucli 
larger and better flavored. -5 tlirifty grower, 
bearing early. 
Pfam.—“Botan,” introduced from .laiian. Pur¬ 
ple, large; tree a strong, bandsoine grower, with 
largo, glossy foliage. 
/’him.—“Desotto.” Tills was first introduced by 
W. P. Riqicrt of Seneca, N. Y. 
Phim.—“Moore’s Arctic,” F. P. .Sharp, Wood- 
stock, X. B. Described as wonderfully prolific, 
hnrdy, and curcnlio-proof. 
P/iim.—“.Simon.” Introduced from tlic Orient. 
Prof. Bndd says of it: It will be tlie King of fiiilts 
—bctlcf tinvn any Apricot. 
Haspberry. —“Ivey’s Prolific,” Black Cap. K(tual 
to any of Hie licst standard varieties, and superior 
ill flavor. 
,S'/7'a«'5cri'i/.—“.Sunajice,” .Susan P. Fowler. Vine- 
land, X. .1. liarly, .sweet, line flavor, vigorous 
plant, perfect flowers. 
VKdtyi'AUI.KS. 
Potato. —“Kiu'Iy Xcw Zealand,” W. M. Bciiiiin- 
gcr, Walnulpoi't. Pa. Claimed to be ten days 
earlier Hill II Kiii ly Rose. 
Potato!s.—Out of forty.two new kinds eonipetiiig 
at Hie recent Interiiatioiiiil Potato Kxliihition in 
London, Miiglaiid, only four were considered 
worthy ot Certillcntes. These were '‘.New Flake,’’ 
from 51. ironsides; “Tlio Colonel,” from W. W.- 
Johnson & .Son; “Faitli," from Robert Feiin; and 
“General (lordoii.” from C. Fidler. 
( !iee also pa ye 1103.) 
SAVORS OF THE SOIL. 
IIOOKEP, llARliOWKp AND HARVESTED. 
How to Start a greeiiliouso ; try a cyclone. 
When a man gets hard up for provision, 
It is mighty risky to let your hens run in his 
garden. 
.Prairie land is generally harren of timber. 
W hen you are in the woods it is reasonable 
to believe tbal 
yon are not on the prairie. 
Some one writes iiuiuiring if gnuuo is good 
0 pn ton 1 otatoes. It may do forthoso who 
like them that way; gravy and butter 
eoiisidered better. 
arc 
Small hoy, watehhiH 
I) Iii-S sister iron a iiii'eo 
of work with a hlrd's .test of eggs 1 hi 
crewels on it: “I say slsi.m ir 'w'w 
Iron so h,.. . ,1 ■' ’ '• yon keep the 
bon HO kmgon thoseegg,s, yoti’llhatch ■ - 
oin: 
I’lmd agents always tell the truth, 
time ago one agent; 
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him — fliinjiiy mlsnmlerstood 
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