Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-05
EXPECTING BETTER
!. PRODUCE SUPPLIES
Rain Welcomed by Farmers
Nearby-Attractive Fruits
Offered in Market.

Saturdays rain was heartily welcomed
by farmers In nearby Maryland and
Virginia. High wind yesterday, how.
ever, resulted in the fast drying and
putting a crust on the outer surface OF
the fields.
Growers are looking forward to in
creased crops Of tomatoes this week
and other vegetables also are expected
II reach the local market in increased
Quantities.
Tomato receipts this morning were
greater than during the closing days
last week. dealers reported, and cheaper
prices ruled. A top price OF $l.50 for
tWo-peck baskets. Dealers offered them
rs low as 81 and $1.25 the middle Of the
CAV. and lower price is predicted Tor
tomorrow.
Indicate Larger Receipts
Reports received by wholesalers to-
day Indicated fairly heavy receipts OF
tomatoes, cantaloupes and peaches from
the nearby surrounding country to-
morrow.
Dealers in fruits and vegetables this
morning had attractive supplies OF COM
mcdities. both from nearby and dis
tart places, but demands were not
heavy. demands the first market day
of the week usually being light.
There were fairly heavy receipts OF
homegrown cantaloupes offered the re-
tail trade this morning, other supplies
coming from the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland, many from the Salisbury
neighborhood, and others from the
Ridceway section Of North Carolina
Dealers say the quality of the North
Carolina fruit has improved. Prices,
according to dealers, were low.
IIucklebarries and blackberrieS were
received in fairly large quantities. the
huckleb2rries. chiefly from North Caro-
lima and Maryland. finding slow sale
The former were quoted at SIS and Sc a
crate. while the latter were offered at
IS end $3.50.
Egg prices continue to advance. To-
DAYS advance was only slight. however
hut dealers do not look for any de-
crease this season. Some Of the stock
held in storage from four to eight weeks
has been put on the market. and soon
tho eggs stored early in the Spring
will be offered.
Prices of most commodities today were
about the same as prices prevailing at
the close of last weeks market.
Today's Wholesale Prices. Jobbers'
Prices Slightly Higher.
pound prints. 44a45;
tub. 42a44: store packed, 2sa3o.
Eggs-Hennery, 3ea40; fresh selected,
SO: current receipts. "a
Poultry. alive-TurkeyS. hens. IS;
tens. 49, Spring chickens: large, 3oa32;
medium. %; small, 27a28; Leghorns,
25a26; fowls, 28a30: ROSTERS. %; ducks,
28a30: keats. young. 60a65: old, 35a40.
Dressed-Turkeys 38a40 Spring chick
ems, large. 38a40 medium, 37a3s; small,
35 Leghorns. 33a35; fowls. 35a36:
ROSTERS, &c; ducks, 2Sa3o; keats, goa
100.
Meats. fresh killed-Beef. 24i2; veal.
%: lamb. 27a2S pork loin. "a; fresh
hams. 30a32: fresh shoulders, %;
smoked hams, 30a32: smoked shoulders,
%: bacon, 28a30; lard in bulk, Is; In
packages. l6.
Live stock-Calves, Is; lambs, 1917.
Fruit and Vegetable Review.
Today's daily market report on fruits
end vegetables, compiled by the Market
News Cervice Bureau of Agricultural
Economics. quotes:
Cnataloupes-Supplies moderate: de-
mand moderate. market STEADY" North
Carolina, Salmons 1ints. STANDARDS,
36s and Ass, 1.25a1 so; fair quality. LOO:
East Shore Maryland salmon tlnts ana
pink meats, crates all sizes, LOCAL .5o;
fats. all sizes. 50a75; miscellaneous
melons, supplies moderate; demand
light. market steady: California, I'M
neriai valley and Arizona honey dews,
standard crates, 8s to 12s, 2.25; IS 10
9s. I.75a2.o0: California, honey balls,
standards, 36s and Ass, ATS; Jumbos,
36s and Ass, 4.25; standard mats, IFS
Lettuce ~ western stock, supplies
light: demand moderate, market STEADY:
washington, crates, Iceberg type, so
dozen, 625a6.50: Eastern STOCK, SUPPLIES
moderate; demand moderate. mar6eC
steady: New York. 2 dozen craleS' ols
Boston type, 75aloo.
Onion Market Steady.
Onions-Supplies light; demand hgnC;
market steady; Washington. l0O-pouIlu
sacks Valencia type, United STATES W.
2 50a3.7 rs: Spain. crates, ValenciaS'
2.25: half cases. 800. ,,. snd
Peaches-Supplies liberal; demand
moderate. market weaker; Nortn Saro-
lima SKIES. Bellies, United STATES no. -
medium size. best, .oOa ;oo, pooie.'
! 90: Virginia. bushel baskets Calnie o.
u. S. No: /; medium to large SIZE, go 1S"
: so. moor quality and condition, 75a
! M! h1shel baskets Elbertas, very small
size unclassified, 75c: medium SIZE,
TTnited states No. /. $50: East Snore
NdarvIand. bushel baskets. Rays. Unlteo
states. No. /, pinch minimum, 1.ooa
ITS. so,a,d
Potatoes-Supples moderate: demand
moderate. market strong; East Snore
Virginia and West Shore Virginia, cloIn
TOP. stave barrels, Cobblers, U. y, NO. l.
atermelons-Supplies light; demand
light. market steady: North Carolina
Tom Watsons. 35-40 pound average
100; 1880 pound average, IS eacn.
Lima Bean Supplies Light.
String Beans-Supplies very light;
demand light. market dull; nearby
Maryland, bushel baskets, 1.50a2 90.
Lima Beans - Approximately 100
packages North Carolina by express ar
rived. Supplies light; demand light.
market steady; East Shore, Nd, bushel
hampers, 2.5Oa3.00; East Shore Virginia,
bushel hampers, 500; North Carolina.
bushel hampers, fair quality and condi-
ton. 1.50a250.
Peas-Supplies moderate: demand
light. market steady; Washington, So
pound crates, 525a5.50.
Apples-Supplies moderate; demand
light, market steady; bushel baskets
Virginia, u s., No. /. 2la inches up
Wealthys. 2O0a225; unclassified. vari-
Gus varieties. small size, LOCALS.
Tomatoes-Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate, market steady; East
Shore, Md, 12-quart climax baskets,
ripes, wrapped, IS.