Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-25
san Francisco Produce Market
SAN FRANcIsCO, December oath.

local wants, and no general inquiry on export &C
count is anticipated for the next three or TOUR
DAYS Last week the foreign shipments were
fairly liberal. Best City Extra, s. 1896; me-
dunn grades, "a s595 81; shipping superfne,
81 5094 IS u Dbl
change to-day. just at present the market Is IN
a somewhat inactive condition. Shippers are doing
next to nothing and holders are not disposed to in
wife trade by making any concessions As a conse-
uuence the market is largely nominal at range OF
81 S01 S23 Il ctl for the better class of shipping
grades while choice parcels for milling use are
fairly quotabe at 81 So with some parties still hold
ing fer higher figures Arrangements are being
made for the taking OF STOCK IN the state at the
close of the month, and business will likely remain
quiet until some definite information of this char
aeter is officially announced
BARLEY-As there is no business in progress, it is
not possible to accurately report the influence Of the
late rain on the situation. 1t IS likely, however,
that at the opening OF Change next Wednesday
weaker feeling will prevail. For nearly e week
there have been evident signs OF strength in the
sample market, owing parity to light receipts
well as to atmosnheric causes. the ruling asking
nrice for pIime No l Feed Saturday 81 o.,
with but nominal trading, but 1t Is more than prob
able that greater smaller shading this figure
will be more or less general on the resumption of
business after Christmas, consequent on the plu-
vial dispensation OF yesterday and to-day. Brew
ing OF the better qualities is IN fair demand at
81 -, with no large volume Of offerings, though
lots that cannot be classed standard to be mad
at about 81 II z ctL
The speculative market mas witnessed some sud
den ups and downs during the week, atfording OPP
Dorcuutie5 for more than turn for spectators.
Chances of this character largely awaited of,
and in many sessions OF the Call Board the results
were quite heavy.
OUs-The market tends rather favorably toward
the selling interest. offerings are being pressed
somewhat more freely and sales at medium figures
are negotiated with greater The steadiness Of
prices the next few days will largely depend on
the nerve OF holders. We quote Surprise and Mill
ing 81 7O0l IS No l, 81 Goal 65 {; No. ,, 81 509
! So Black, 81 5OGl 50 q ctl
CORN-Ihere Is no particular change TO note IN
this article. BUYERS are few, and offerings move
of slowly California Yellow Is quotable at 81 40G
! IS for large, and 81 424dl 40 4 ctl for small.
SEEDs-Dealers anticipate better demand in the
near future. Mustard, s. as 25 for Blown, and
81 1903 Tor Yellow; Canary, 5@5tc; Hemp, &c;
Rape, 3G31c; Timothy, Il GSc for Imported Al
faifa 81 a9lc; Fax. 2iG23c y n.
HAY-The market has presented an easy tone for
week past and it is lot likely that the late rain
will help prices, SO far holders are concerned.
Alfalfa $ 5Odl1; Wheat, Sl2Gl5; Wild Oat Sl2
ais; Barley, sl0d13 80 Mixed, 50 al & ton.
Hops-Stocks are not 50 large As to occasion much
uneasiness to holders The inquiry on the instant
is not pressing, but there is fear OF any great
surplus having be carried for any length Of time.
Qu0table at l7gl9c for medium, and 21a22!c .
Rrs~Is slow Of sale. Quotable at 81 25s1 80 q
BucKwHEAr- stock is neglected. Good par
GELS are placed in a jobbing way at top prices.
Quotable at 3 - AZ 80 z ctl.
ForAToEs small consEnments OF Sweets were
placed this mcrniug at S3d4 Y ctl. Early Rose, 80
(dG5c River Reds 40q45c; Tomales 75d90c Pet
alumas, $4,000 Peerless, 15GeOc; Humboldt, 9Oc
(GSl q ell.
ONIONS A strictly prime article is not abundant
Choice, 756S5c q ctl poor, 25d4Oc 3 sack.
BEANs-The market is beginning to show steady
signs. Bayos, s. 40G3 90; Butter, g l5G3 p
Pinks go 30o3 81 Red. s. 75d4; Pee and small
WHITE s3d3 10: Lima g l2lG3 30 q ctl.
YEogrAELss-keep steady. Mushrooms, l0al2o z
n Artichokes. 4QdG1c q dozen; Carrota, 30G35c
TurnIps, 75c8sl cd Beets 15c 2 ctl ; Parsuips,
sldl 25 2 ctl Caulido~er, Slal so & dozen.
Caboage G0d75c ctl Garlic, 2a2lc q n Celery,
Doc 2 doz Dried OkTa, 3)c; Dry Peppers, l2c
z n Marrowiat squash, $40 q ton.
FRUT-About a dozen chests Of Strawberries ar
rived to-day, selling irreguIarly according 70 quality
at -, 5 and 80 chest, the latter being an eN-
IRENE figure Oranges are a little easier. Fresh
con-ignments Of Mexican Lines are at hand per
Panama steamer. apples, 5ocGS2 2 box; Pears,
F5cGS2 q box Lemons, So 5007 for Sicily;
Mexican Lines, $40 Gl2 p box; Tamarnds, l2al3c
2 D; Bananas, u 75G4 bunch; California Or
anges, S203 for Old, and S3Gj box for new
Loretto do S21d22 90 2 VI Cape Cod Cranberres
SIS; Western do Sl7dl7 70 g bbl.
B'UEE-AfJcr the lst Of January the houses con
nectet with the Dairy Exchange viii charge buyers
certain established figures for boxes, the money be
ing refunded on the return Of the boxes Business
Is fair for the season, though supplies rather in
excess OF market requirements, and prices a rule
favor purchasers. There are not many buyers al
anything Over &5c, and several prominent houses
claim that this -ura Is all they ask fJr the pick Of
the store Fancy, &5'3l.r q 70; choice, 32lW35c
meiium grad S, 2S95Oc; mixed o.s from country
stores. lGsl9ci hrsiu, 25a26, for choice, 2oa22!c
Tor fair 20 go j, and l10lac for common picked
ro3. gls2ss: Eastern. lGgl9; Z D.
CHsE.E-lt ls seldom that The shelves Of the yar-
Gus tvpats show So setlt an appearance as they do
Just uuU. Prices are steady and strong Cali
tortI, I6lss tor cnolce l59lGc t1r fair to good
dc factory, zoo boxes 6r5o' EASTERN lb1 sc y u.
tGas-lhe market suitcnet to-day, and lower
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