The San Francisco call., 1905-06-15
Canned Fruit. and Vegetables.


The annual circular OF Tllman & Bendel
70 the trade says:
The unusual conditions and circumstances
attending the packing and marketing OF Corn
and Tomatoes for the year 1904 were such to
rather discourage retailers IN making large
contracts for this season; on the other hand.
they prorted by these contracts for several
years Immediately preceding. We, therefore.
considering the present changed conditions, do
not hesitate 10 recommend dealers TO place
their orders az prices We quote under our guar
antee sgainJt decline. Our guarantee 10 pro-
tect prices against any decline we may make
before the close OF the canning season insures
the dealer against loss and protects as well
as gives him the advantage Of any advance
in the market By studying the prices II VIII
be noted that Corn and Tomatoes. which after
all are the principal items are this season
being offered at prices 50 close to the cost Of
production as 10 make them Improbable 10
pack except 10 those Gamers who use modern
and labOr-ssving devices, and who have an
outlet FOR large pack II does not seem
possible that small packer can exist on the
margin left in the prices being asked at
present. With these facts. the advisability Of
purchasing futures at this time must be left
70 the good judgment OF those interested; and
IN this connection we might point out in pass
ing the fact that those who have placed their
orders for Asparagus have already prohted
Taken as g whole, the crop Of California
fruits is below the average; although the IA
vorsble condition OF the Apricot and Peach
crop has enabled packers TO name somewhat
lower prices these varieties.
"As is our custom We have gathered accu-
in resume OF crop conditions
''Apricots-Are IN plentiful supply and most
excellent in quality, having been affected
Ae1sleI Ly -rosl nor sea-e- -,
'Peaches-Are expected 10 yield good crop,
although the quantity viii not be up 70 early
expectations. In point Of quality there is little
room for complaint.
''Pears-Have again been affected by blight
10 such extent that even higher prices than
last year are being asked. Growers fortunate
enough 10 be situated in districts free from
blight asking almost prohibitory prices for
CT rI-ffT hG oh
per cent Of the normal.
''Cherries-Are almost an absolute failure
due 10 late rains just at the time when the
fruit was ready to be picked and packed Were
X not for the fact that Gamers have liberal
carry over. they would not be in position to
ofIer any al this time
Berries and Plums-wiu probably pield a
fair crop without much change in prices.
'Aspara g1s-C nfavorable weather conditions.
the ravages Of rust and species Of centipede
'ScoltO Pendrella.' are responsible for the dis
appointing Asparagus pack At the opening
Of The season conditions seemed most favor
able Tor satisfactory results but as the time
approached when the stock should be in con-
diViOn for canning II was found that the stalks
We're few and far between. Present indications
are that packers VIII deliver about 90 per
cent OF their orders.
''Corn-F5esent conditions are not very
bright for a large pack. although 1t is little
early to accurately prophesy the outcome. In
Iowa the weather has been cold ana IL has
been 50 rainy that but little seed planted
Until very late This late planting Will surely
make late season unless the weather turns
favorable from now on. Although last years
crop was a bumper one, we feel safe in stat
ing that the bulk OF the goods packed will
have gone into consumption by the time the
new goods are avaiIable-tfis being due to the
extremely low price which has ruled on spot
stock
s.ronatoes-Although the acreage planted
warrants the prediction that the coming pack
viii not be great as that Of last year the
price Is affected by the carry over, which is
quite large The figures named on this item
leave packers without q profit As conse-
quence, unless the season is q most favorable
one as TO climatic conditions il is more than
likely than higher prices viii rule later on.
--Peas-The acreage exceeds that Of former
years but the cold weather has reduced the
crop considerably and has cut down the guam
tity packed, especially the low grades While
the pack 20 date has not reached the figures
estimated earlier in the season, .the quality
is exceptionally fine, and packers who have
sold heavily are considering the sdvisabiiity
OF advancing prices or withdra wing from the
market notably on the lower grades"