The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-02
IARKET REVIEW.
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For the Week Ending with
Publication Day.

1~ HEAT harvesting il on In
full swing In the Horse
| M Heaven country, under
| ~ very favorable conditions,
unless these have been
changed by the storm Of Monday
evening. which appeared to be
drenching the fields of the famous
plateau. Very few reports regard
ing the crop have been received here,
and those were early in the harvest
season. They were all encouraging,
as are the lew that have come in
later, and they indicate that the
yield will be up to the average III
quantity, possibly ABOVE the aver
age, while the quality is good. 4
few samples received by the North
Yakima Milling company are VIII
flied out and very promising None
OF the new wheat has been offered
to the dealers yet. In fact, If it
were offered, they would be at loss
when it cane to the matter of price
re" there is as YET no quotation.
Yesterday the dealers and grain
men of the state met in Tacoma and
will decide upon a starting-off price
for wheat, and this will be paid for
the first wheat marketed at all points
in the state. 1t is expecterd that
this price will be between 75c and
soc.
Grain hay is lower in price, and
in less demand at IS ton. So
much was dumped on the market
as soon as conditions would permit
that the supply exceeded the demand
and the price dropped in conse-
quence. The second cutting of al
falfa is down all over the valley, and
If reports are correct 1t will surpass
the first crop in both quantity and
qualify If the rains do not prevent
the Iancher5 from properly caring
for the crop. this cutting will be as
fine az any hay ever grown in Yaki-
ma county. The price has fallen
slightly, and the choicest alfalfa in
the best shape brings but about 81
ton. Timothy remains firm at $40
to $10.25 and clover at IS.
In the potato market there is
notable lack of activity The season
is unfavorable for shipping and the
only sale is for the local retail trade.
Both commission men and retailers
are paying n pound, and are buy
ing in small lots only
The fruit market is fairly active,
and, considering the season, is well
supplied. Apples, both cooking and
eating, are plentiful at 55c to zoe a
box. A good many are being
shipped to the Sound markets.
Blackberries are in the height of
their season, and those of fine
quality find ready sale at $1.35 to
$3.50 a crate.
Canteloupes are ripening further
down the valley, and those grown
nearer this city will be coming in
next week. Richey & Gilbert of
Toppenish are shipping regularly to
the Sound. The melons are said to
be large and of fine flavor this sea-
son.
Early Crawford peaches, the favor
lite freestone variety, will be on sale
In abundant quantity within few
days. The crop is fair in volume
and the fruit excellent in quality.
Apricots and plums are still in
evidence at 45c a crate for either.
Tomatoes ripened rapidly in the
recent hot weather, and the price
dropped from zoe down to the pres
ent quotation, sc, in a very short
time. 1t is expected that within a
week they will go to &c a pound,
which will be the price paid during
the remainder of the season.
There are plenty or good sized
spring chickens In the market at
$3.50 to $500 a dozen. Old hens
and ducks are quoted at Sc apound
, live weight, and turkeys at 12c.
/ Eggs are scarce. and retail at 3Oc
a dozen. or two dozen for 55c. But
ter is firm at SOC pound. Quota
, tions on other supplies will be found
below:
: Following are the market quota
tions, corrected up to this morning:
j, LIVE STOCK.
I Steers, prime, No. /, live. .$2.75
|, Cows ................ zoo