The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-28

season. The indications for large ana
satisfactory business during the spring
months are very fattering and we care
say will be the most satisfactory to all
parties concerned, both shippers ana hand-
lers, than for many years past. nasmuch
as the Atlanta branch Of the Natiolai
League of Commission Merrhanls OF the
United States Is now being operated on :,
solid basis and is inaugurating not llSnt
on the INSCRIPTIONS firms and Individuals
who have heretofore operated III TINS mar
ket very much to the disadvantage OF the
Atlanta market and the responsible hrlns
and individuals here. There is no Deter
market this side OF Mason and Dixon iinc,
and we dare say in the whole country, IMAM
Atlanta, and the fault heretofore mas peeH
principally with the growers ana ahlDo@tS'
who have been ropcd in by inflated quota
tons. bright and attractive letter headS,
etc, without nquiring into the true merits
and responsibility of those ISSUING same;
TO make this one of the first markets or
the country is a matter of s'mp'lcity' ana
only requires the cooperation of the snip
pcrs and growers with those VINO compose
the Atlanta branch of the National League;
who have been selected with much care end
who quote honestly anc remit N IKE man
ncr. We hope every one Interested VIII
bear the above facts in mind and be BEN
Gifted thereby.
Apple receipts are light. with high prices,
and Indications point to a 80 market lor
the first quality goods in this line IN the
near future
The demand for oranges in the last few
days seems to have been checked TO some
and prices are ruling normal. Nothing put
California stock in the market
lemons have shown a slight decline at
points of importation, but as Yet IN" ihte-
rior markets have not been effected. with
prices ruling the same
The very favorable weather IS having its
effect on the banana situation, and tn" de
mand is being StrCnGt hcned dalIy, Win
increased prices at all points of Importa-
ton.
Cocoanuts continue low. with light de-
mand and normal prices.
Peanuts are being quoted at advanced
prices
Cranberrics are high. with light receipts
and limited demand.
Cabbage receipts during the last few
days have been very heavy. The demand
has been strong also and for this reason
prices have held firm Florida stock be
ing preferred over those from LOUISIANA Al
an advance Of ll&c per pound
The demand for turnips continues to
drag, with normal receipts aud no change
in prices.
are being held firm at So to $3.50 per bar
rel, while there is some it'll" uatl2n
in western stock at lower prices. Eat
ing IRISH potatoes ar" BENG quoted ~ sup
ping points at an advance OF to T2o per
bushel and are prospected {" reach the
dollar mark in the next few days. The re-
ceipts into this market for the last ten
days have h@cn exceptionally light, but
the iobbers have realized the condition Of
affairs and are now buying at advanced
prices.
The sweet potato market is badly over
stocked with the prices ranging low and
limited demand. white vans being ! ard 20
sell at any price, while the pumpkin and
oll-fAshiou"d Georgia yam are GoinS at
from 50 TO d3c per bushel.
The market is we'll stocked with onions,
with prices and demand normal. Onion
sets are i'll great demand 1T advanced
prices, with receipts on balance with
consumption.
The demand for dried fruit. both Califor-
MIA and domestic. is Increasing daily. with
no change in In" price Tor 10" present.
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