IX_FV152
PHOENIX FEDERAL-STATE November 17, 2003 
PRELIMINARY REPORT
NOT OFFICIAL USDA DATA, NOT FOR PUBLICATION
TRENDS-WASHN

(002)---VEGETABLES 
(060)--- BEANS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 0-1-3---
Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases.  Trading active.  
30-pound cartons/crates Round Green hand picked 25.35-30.85.  Prices 
from trade contacts.  No F.O.B. currently being issued. First FOB 
expected in about 2 weeks.  Quality variable.   
(090)---BROCCOLI
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 166-138-149---
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease below 
the 80 units shipped last week. Trading early very active, late slow. 
Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s 8.10-10.35, bunched 18s 8.60-10.85, 20 
pound carton loose Crown Cut 10.10-12.10. Quality generally good.   
   SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected 
to decrease slightly below the 41 units shipped last week. Trading early 
very active, late bunched fairly slow, others slow. Prices lower. 
Cartons bunched 14s mostly 8.35-10.35, bunched 18s mostly 8.85-10.85, 20 
pound carton loose Crown Cut mostly 10.20-12.35. Quality generally good. 
   CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-1-1---Movement expected to 
increase later in week as a few more shippers expected to begin.    
(100)---CABBAGE
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 19-18-18---
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease below the 10 
units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. 
Prices slightly lower. 45 pound cartons Round Green type medium mostly 
10.10-11.35, Red type medium 9.10-11.20. Quality generally good.  
   OXNARD DISTRICT---Movement expected to increase over the 8 units 
shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late Red moderate, Green 
fairly slow. Prices lower. 45 pound cartons Round Green type medium 
mostly 9.35-10.35, Red medium 10.35-11.35. Quality generally good. 
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 0-0-3---Movement expected 
to increase seasonally.  Trading active.  Quality generally good.  FIRST 
REPORT.
(120)---CARROTS
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 148-142-161---
   KERN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase over the 
144 units shipped last week. Trading active. Prices jumbo higher, others 
generally unchanged. 48-1 pound filmbags in sacks medium-large mostly 
9.85, 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 11.85-15.85. Quality generally good.
 (130)---CAULIFLOWER
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 111-76-90---
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease 
seasonally below the 59 units shipped last week. Trading early very 
active, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons filmwrapped 12s mostly 
13.10-16.10, 9s and 16s mostly 10.10-12.10. Quality generally good.    
   SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected 
to decrease slightly below the 29 units shipped last week. Trading early 
very active, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons filmwrapped 12s 
mostly 10.00-10.25, 9s and 16s supplies insufficient to quote. Quality 
generally good. 
    IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN AND CENTRAL 
ARIZONA---Light movement expected to begin late this week or next.   
(140)---CELERY
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 335-423-545---  
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease below  
the 258 units shipped last week. Trading early very active, late slow. 
Prices lower. Cartons 1 1/2 dozen supplies insufficient to quote, 2 
dozen 10.60-12.60, 2  and 3 dozen mostly 12.10-12.60 and 4 dozen mostly 
11.00-12.00. Quality generally good.   
   SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 92 
units shipped last week. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices 
lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 10.00-12.25, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 10.00-
12.35, 3 dozen mostly 11.00-13.35 and 4 dozen 11.00-13.25. Quality 
generally good. 
   SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase over the 
182 units shipped last week. Trading early active, fairly slow. Cartons 
2 dozen mostly 10.35-12.60, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 12.35-12.60, 3 dozen 
mostly 13.10-14.50 and 4 dozen mostly 11.35-12.60. Quality generally 
good.   
(180)---CUCUMBERS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 78-135-181---
Movement expected about the same.  Trading slow.  Prices generally 
unchanged.  1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Medium 8.35-10.35, Small mostly 
6.35, Pickles 200-300s mostly 6.35-7.35.   Quality variable.   
(190)---EGGPLANT
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 10-16-22---
Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases.  Trading 18s 
moderate, 24s slow.  Prices 18s generally unchanged, 24s lower.  1 1/9 
bushel cartons/crates 18s mostly 8.35-9.35, 24s mostly 6.35-7.35.  
Quality generally good.
(200)---ENDIVE ESCAROLE
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 7-7-6---Movement expected to 
decrease. Trading fairly active, late Endive fairly active, Escarole 
active. Prices Escarole higher, Endive generally unchanged. Cartons 24s 
Endive mostly 7.20-8.20 and Escarole mostly 10.35-11.20. Quality 
generally good. 
(250)---GREENS
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 7-8-7---
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 5 
units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices Kale slightly higher, 
Flowering type slightly lower. Cartons bunched 24s Kale mostly 6.20-
7.25, Flowering type mostly 6.65-8.20. Quality generally good. 
   OXNARD DISTRICT---Movement expected about the same as the 2 units 
shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 
bunched 24s Kale 5.00-5.85. Quality generally good.  
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 7-7-16---Movement expected 
to increase seasonally.  Trading active.  First F.O.B. report expected 
to be issued this week.  Quality variable.  
(280)---LETTUCE, ICEBERG
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 795-749-510---
   CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to 
decrease seasonally below the 434 units shipped last week. Trading early 
active, late moderate. Prices higher. Carton 24s 18.10-20.10, 
filmwrapped 24s mostly 20.00-20.60. Wide range in quality noted.
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease below the 59 
units shipped last week. Trading early active, late moderate. Carton 24s 
supplies insufficient to quote, filmwrapped 24s 19.00-19.75. Quality 
generally good.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease 
seasonally below the 19 units shipped last week as remaining shippers 
finish for season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. 
Lighter shipments expected for next week. LAST REPORT.        
   SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO---Shipments 24-27-16---Movement expected to 
decrease as shippers finish for season. Supplies insufficient to quote. 
LAST REPORT.
   CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-12-131---Movement expected 
to increase as more shippers begin. Trading moderate. Cartons 24s 18.10-
20.10, filmwrapped 24s 20.00-22.60. Wide range in quality noted.      
(281)---LETTUCE, ROMAINE
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 288-288-253---
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease 
seasonally below the 186 units shipped last week. Trading early very 
active, late slow. Prices Hearts generally unchanged, others lower. 
Carton 24s mostly 14.10-16.10. Hearts Cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 
12.75-14.60. Quality generally good.      
  SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease slightly below 
the 24 units shipped last week. Trading early active, late fairly slow.  
Prices lower. Carton 24s mostly 16.20-16.50. Quality generally good. 
   CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to 
decrease below the 30 units shipped last week as shippers begin to 
finish and move to desert growing areas. LAST REPORT.   
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 
9 units shipped last week. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 
lower. Cartons 24s mostly 16.35. Quality generally good. 
   CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-0-4---Movement expected to 
increase as more shippers begin in the next two weeks. Trading moderate. 
Cartons 24s mostly 14.10-16.10. Prices from trade sources. No F.O.B. 
currently being issued.     
(282)---LETTUCE OTHER
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 83-87-80---
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease 
seasonally below the 58 units shipped last week as shippers finish for 
season. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices higher. Carton 
24s Green Leaf mostly 5.10-6.10, Red Leaf mostly 5.60-6.60 and Boston 
9.10-10.25. Wide range in quality and appearance noted.     
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 8 
units shipped last week. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Carton 
24s Green Leaf mostly 6.20-6.85, Red Leaf mostly 6.25-6.35, and Boston 
10.25-11.20. Quality generally good. 
  OXNARD DISTRICT---Movement expected about the same as the 4 units 
shipped last week. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices 
generally unchanged. Carton 24s Green Leaf mostly 6.00-6.35, Red Leaf 
mostly 6.35, and Boston supplies insufficient to quote. Quality 
generally good. 
   CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 5-5-9---Movement 
expected to decrease seasonally as shippers begin to finish and move to 
desert growing areas. LAST REPORT.     
  CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-0-1---Movement expected to 
increase as more shippers begin. Trading moderate. Carton 24s Green and 
Red Leaf mostly 5.60-6.60, Boston 8.10-10.10. Wide range in quality. 
Prices from trade sources. No F.O.B. currently being issued.    
(350)ONIONS GREEN
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND INCLUDING MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH 
VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY---Shipments CA 9-10-10, Crossings 57-60-66---
Movement expected to increase from Mexico, decrease from Central 
California. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons 
bunched 48s medium 16.10-18.60 and small mostly 14.60-16.10. Leeks 
Cartons bunched 12s mostly 25.10-25.35. Quality generally good.   
(390)---PEAS GREEN
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 2-2-1---Movement expected to 
decrease.  Trading moderate. Prices higher. 10 pound cartons Snow Type 
mostly 10.20-12.60, Sugar Snap type supplies insufficient to quote. Wide 
range in quality noted.     
(790)---PARSLEY
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 9-6-5---
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 4 
units shipped last week. Trading early fairly active, late active. 
Prices higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 10.20-12.50 and Plain 
type 10.35-11.20. Quality generally good. 
   OXNARD DISTRICT---Movement expected about the same as the 1 unit 
shipped last week. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 60s 
Curly mostly 12.00-12.35, Plain supplies insufficient to quote. Quality 
generally good.  
(400)---PEPPER
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 107-93-62---
   SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 31-38-16---Movement expected 
to be about the same. Trading early active, late fairly active.  Prices 
generally unchanged. Red Bell Type 25 pound carton Extra Large and Large 
supplies insufficient to quote, 1/2 carton Extra Large and Large mostly 
14.85, 25 pound carton Irregular Size-Fair Quality mostly 16.85.  
Quality generally good.    
   COACHELLA AND IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA ---Shipments 13-23-52---
Movement expected to increase slightly.  Trading early Green Extra Large 
moderate, others active, late Green moderate, Red fairly active. Prices 
Green slightly lower, Red generally unchanged.  1 1/9 bushel 
cartons/crates carton Green Extra Large 14.85-16.85, Large 12.85-14.85, 
Medium mostly 10.85, Irregular Size-Fair Quality 8.85-10.85.  Red Bell 
Type 1/2 carton Extra Large and Large 14.85, 25 pound carton Irregular 
Size-Fair Quality mostly 14.85. Quality generally good.     
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 1-3-6---
Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases.  Trading active.  
1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Extra Large mostly 16.35, Large 12.35-14.35, 
Medium 10.35-12.35.  Quality generally good.
(401)---PEPPERS, OTHER
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 3-3-6---
Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases.  Trading fairly 
active.  Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.  Quality 
generally good. 
(460)---RADISHES
   OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA and 
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA---Crossings 9-11-4, CA 4-4-10---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 
Red bunched 48s 7.35-9.60, 24s 5.3-6.85. Quality generally good. Prices 
from trade sources. No F.O.B. currently being issued. 
(470)---SPINACH
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 12-13-13---
  CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 11 
units shipped last week. Trading early active, late fairly active.  
Prices higher. Cartons bunched 24s Flat type 12.10-14.25. Quality 
generally good.
   OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase over the 2 
units shipped last week. Trading fairly active. Cartons bunched 24s Flat 
type mostly 12.35. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT.       
(480)---SQUASH
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 80-90-124---
Movement expected about the same.  Trading active.  Prices higher.  4/7 
bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 10.35, medium 8.35-10.35, Yellow 
Straightneck small mostly 12.35, medium mostly 12.35.  Quality generally 
good.    
(540)---TOMATOES
   SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST---Shipments 134-109-71---Movement expected 
about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices lower.  Flats 2-layer Vine 
Ripe 4x4s 12.85-15.35, 4x5s 12.85-15.35, 5x5s 8.85-10.35, 5x6s mostly 
8.85-9.35.  Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 36-42-48--
-Movement expected about the same.  Trading active. Prices higher.  
Flats 2-layer Vine Ripes 4x4s mostly 14.35-14.90, 4x5s mostly 14.35-
14.90, 5x5s mostly 9.75-10.85, 5x6s mostly 8.35-9.85.  Quality variable.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 4-7-9---   
Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases.  Trading active.  
Flats 1 layer Vine Ripes Greenhouse including Hydroponic 32s 10.35-
12.00, 39s 9.35-10.00, 52s 7.35-8.00.  Quality generally good.  FIRST 
REPORT.
(541)---CHERRY TOMATOES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 12-8-6---
Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate.  Prices generally 
unchanged.  12-1 pint baskets 8.35-8.75.  Quality generally good.  
(542)---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE
  MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 88-69-64---
Movement expected about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices generally 
unchanged. 25-lb cartons Extra large and Large 16.35-16.85, Medium 
mostly 14.35-14.85.  Quality variable.
 (600)---ARTICHOKES
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 5-4-6---
   CENTRAL CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly 
active. Prices 30s and larger slightly higher, others generally 
unchanged. Cartons Thorned 18s 24.35-26.35, 24s 24.35-28.35, 30s, 36s 
and 48s 24.35. Thornless 24s 29.00, 30s 26.00 and 36s 24.00. Quality 
generally good. Prices from trade sources. No F.O.B. currently being 
issued.
(620)---CHINESE CABBAGE
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 24-27-23---
   CENTRAL CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading 
moderate. Prices WGA crates slightly higher, 30 pound cartons slightly 
lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly 9.10-10.60, 30 pound cartons 5.70-6.25. 
Quality generally good. 
(720)---MISCELLANEOUS HERBS
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 8-8-8---
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease slightly 
below the 5 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late 
slow. Prices lower. Cilantro Cartons bunched 60s mostly 7.60-9.60, 
bunched 30s mostly 5.60-6.60. Quality generally good.  
   OXNARD DISTRICT---Movement expected about the same as the 2 units 
shipped last week.  Trading early fairly active, late slow. Prices 
lower. Cilantro Cartons bunched 60s mostly 8.35, bunched 30s 5.35. 
Quality generally good.
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 2-4-4---Movement expected 
to increase seasonally.  Trading moderate.  First F.O.B. report expected 
to be issued this week.  Quality variable.
(740)---MISCELLANEOUS ASIAN VEGETABLES
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 15-14-11---
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 10 
units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. 
Prices higher. Bok Choy WGA crates mostly 15.35-16.25, 30 pound cartons 
mostly 9.10-9.20, Quality generally good. 

(003)CITRUS
(210)---GRAPEFRUIT
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 69-96-81---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices slightly lower.  
7/10 bushel cartons Texas Fancy Marked Rio Star 27s mostly 13.25, 32s 
mostly 12.25, 36s mostly 8.75-9.25, 40s mostly 8.00-8.25, 48s mostly 
7.00-7.25, 56s mostly 6.00.  Quality variable.  
(270)---LEMONS
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA---Shipments 
moderate---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading 75-165s 
moderate, others fairly slow. Prices Shippers First Grade and Choice 75s 
and 165s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons Shippers 
First Grade 75s 27.00-29.00, 95s 29.00-31.00, 115s 29.00-30.50, 140s 
17.00-19.00, 165s 9.00-10.00, 200s 8.00-9.00, and 235s 8.00-9.00. 
Cartons Shippers Choice 75s 11.00-13.00, 95s 11.00-14.00, 115s 11.00-
13.00, 140s 9.00-11.00, 165s 7.00-8.00, 200s 6.50-8.00, and 235s 7.00-
8.00. Quality generally good.   
(287)---LIMES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 107-125-103---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading slow early, fairly active at close.  
Prices higher.  40 pound cartons Seedless type 110s-250s mostly 6.00.  
Quality variable.
(360)---ORANGES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA---Shipments light--
-Movement expected to increase gradually as recent more seasonal 
temperatures results in better fruit color. Trading active for light 
supplies. Carton Navels Shippers First Grade 48s 17.00-18.00, 56s 16.50-
17.00, 72s 15.50-16.00, 88s 14.50-15.00, 113s 11.50-12.00, and 138s 
8.00. Cartons Shippers Choice 48s 9.50-10.00, 56s 9.50-10.00, 72s 9.50-
10.00, 88s 8.50-9.00, 113s 7.50, and 138s 7.00. Scattered rainfall 
November 8th-13th over growing areas has limited harvesting. Quality 
generally good. FIRST REPORT. 
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 23-25-37---Movement 
expected to increase seasonally.  Trading fairly slow.  Prices generally 
unchanged.  7/10 bushel cartons United States Combination Early 
Varieties 72s mostly 8.25-8.50, 88s mostly 7.25-7.50, 113s 6.75-7.00, 
138s mostly 6.50.  Navel 72s mostly 9.00-9.50, 88s mostly 8.00, 113s 
7.75.  Quality variable.  
(005)MELONS
(110) CANTALOUPES
   IMPERIAL, PALO VERDE, & COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 375-212-106, CA 47-34-70---Movement in 
Arizona expected to continue seasonal decrease. Some shippers in the 
Imperial Valley growing area are at the peak of their season. Trading 
early very active, late moderate.  Prices 6s higher, 9s and 18s lower, 
others generally unchanged. 1/2 cartons 6s mostly 10.35, 9s mostly 
12.35, 12s mostly 14.35, 15s mostly 14.35, 18s mostly 12.85-14.35.  
Quality variable.    
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 1-1-14---
Movement expected to increase.  Trading active.   cartons/crates 9s 
12.50-14.50, 12s 14.50-16.50.  Prices from trade sources.  No F.O.B. 
currently being issued.  Quality generally good.
(260)---HONEYDEWS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 25-49-86---
Movement expected about the same.  Trading active.  Prices higher.  2/3 
cartons 4s mostly 6.85-7.35, 5s mostly 7.35-8.35, 6s 6.35-7.35.  Quality 
generally good.   
   IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN 
ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 78-33-13, CA 10-13-11---Movement expected to 
continue seasonal decrease. Most shippers expect to finish their season 
by mid-week. Trading active. Prices 5s and 6s higher, others slightly 
higher. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly 7.35-7.50, 6s mostly 7.35, 8s 6.85.  
Quality variable.
 (560)---WATERMELONS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Shipments 95-146-99---
Movement expected about the same.   Trading Seeded active, Seedless 
slow.  Prices Seeded higher, Seedless lower.  Cartons per pound Red 
Seedless type 4s mostly .16, 5s .12-.14, Red Flesh Seeded type 3s-4s 
mostly .14.  Quality generally good.  
(006)OTHER FRUIT
(040)---AVOCADOES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Shipments 44-17-22---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices generally unchanged.  
Cartons 2 layer Hass 36s 19.25-20.25, 40s mostly 20.25-21.25, 48s mostly 
21.25-22.25, 60s mostly 20.25-21.25.  Quality generally good.  
(999)END