Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-08
MARINE PRODUCTS.
!. IN LIVELY DEMAND:
Supplies of Fresh Fish Not
Very Large-Eggs in
Greater Demand.

very Idi E99o III
Greater Demand.
There was the usual Friday morning
demand for marine products registered
at Municipal Fish Market this morning.
Much of the ice in the Washington
channel had disappeared, making it
possible for small craft to reach the
market, but not many boats were in
evidence, catches In the creeks below
the District having been exceptionally
small yesterday.
Supplies of fresh fish were not very
heavy, dealers reported, and there also
was scarcity Of oysters. Receipts
were more than ample to supply de-
mands. however, but prices were not
what dealers termed cheap. j.
Eggs also were in greater demand
this morning. The market continued
firm, however, with fairly heavy res
ceipts, but supplies were not much In
excess of demands. Most Of the eggs
from Maryland and Virginia are brought
here in trucks, one hauler from the
Shenandoah Valley arriving with 125
cases Of the hennery product yesterday.
There was no scarcity Of any products
this morning according to reports, and
there were numerous retailers on hand
early In the morning getting supplies
for today and tomorrow's trade.
Fruit and vegetable dealers had their
usual displays to attract attention OF
buyers, poultry dealers were able to Of
fer all varieties of poultry, while meat
butter and egg dealers had everything
in their respective lines that could be
desired.
Butter prices were slightly advanced,
while price of most other commodities
were the same as prices quoted yester-
day.
Today's Wholesale Prices-Jobbers'
Prices Slightly Higher. 49,.
Butter-One- pound prints, 51a52;
tub, 5012a51; store packed, 30a35.
Eggs-Hennery, 40a42; fresh selected,
38a4O; current receipts, 37a3S; storage,
30a32.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, s5a36; Spring
chickens, 35a36; Leghorns, 80; fowls,
28a29; ROSTERS, 19a20; ducks, rs; geese,
20; keats, young. 56a6O; old, so.
Dressed-Turkeys, 40a45; Spring chick
ems, ooa4US ASSIloAAlS, oOooSs AO"Ic'
30a32; capons, large, 45a46; small.
s6a4o; ducks, s2asS; geese, 25aso; keats
80a1. 90.
Meats, fresh killed-Beef, 18a25; veal,
27a28: lamb, 28a30; pork loins, IS;
fresh hams, 23a24; fresh shoulders. is;
smoked hams, 25a26; smoked shoulders,
IS; bacon, 20a22; lard, in tins, 1917; in
Live stock-calves, l7al71a; lambs,
14al41a.
Fruit and Vegetable Review.
The daily market report on fruits and
vegetables Compiled by the Market
News Service Bureau of Agricultural
Economics), says: Sales to jobbers ex-
cept where otherwise noted.)
Apples-Supplies moderate; demand
light, market steady; barrels, very few
sales: Virginia, U. S. No. l, Paragons,
az inches up, 500: boxes, Washington,
medium to large size extra fancy De-
licious, mostly around $50; Staymans,
2.5oa2.75;, bushel baskets. Virginia, y:
s. No. l, az inches up, Staymans. It's
No. /, 21a inches up, Black Twigs, 1.50a
1855; mostly, $50; U. S.. No. i, 2ia
inches up, Delicious 2.75a3.00.
Cabbage-Supplies liberal; demand
light. market weak; Florida. 1l2rbushel
hampers, pointed type. LOCALES. Old
stock-Supplies moderate: demand
light, market dull; New York, sacked
$50.
Celery-supplies moderate; demand
light, market dull; Florida, 10-inch
crate, As dozen, 2.75a3.00.
Lettuce-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market steady; California,
crates, iceberg type, As dozen, 3.50a
400; Arizona, crates, iceberg type. AS
dozen, 2.50a2.75; few, 500.
crate. market slightly stronger; Michi-
gan and Ohio, l00-pound sacks, yellows.
u. s. No. /, medium to large size, 5.50a
SITS.
PotatoeS-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market steady; Pennsylvania,
150-pound sacks, round whites, U. s.
No. 1. 2.25; New York. 150-pound sacks,
round whites, u. S. No. /, 2.35; Michi-
gan, 150-pound sacks, Russell RuralS,
US. No. /, 2,25a2.35. ..,s
Spinach-Suppiies moderate; demand
light, market steady: Texas, bushel bas-
kets, Savoy type. best. 1.oo; fair condi-
Tomatoes-supplies light: demand
moderate. market steady; Florida, skies,
ripes and turning, wrapped, fancy count,
best, 4.25a4.50; fair quality and condi-
ton, 300a3.50; choice count, 2.00a3.00,
according to condition.
Sweet potatoes-Supplies light: de-
mand light, market dull; East Shore
Maryland, bushel hampers, yellows, No.
!, 200.
Carrots-Supplies moderate; demand
light, market dull; Texas, Western let
tuce, crates, 2.50a300; few 3.25.
Beets-Supplies moderate; demand
light, market dull: Texas, Western let
tuce, crates, 2.50a2.75; few, 500.
Peas-Supplies light; demand mod
crate, market steady; Mexico, 40-pound
crates. 900.
String beans-supplies Of good stock
light; demand moderate, market steady;
Florida, Ts-buShel hampers, green, fresh
arrivals, 3.00a3.50: holdovers, 2.00a250;
b-bushel hampers, wax, practically no
demand or trading.
Supplies moderate; demand
light, market dull: Florida pepper crates,
fancy, fresh arrivals, large, 3.50a3.75;
fair condition, 2.50a3.O0.
Eggplant-Supplies very light: de-
mand light, market dull; Florida, pepper
crates, 4.50a5.00.
Squash-Supplies very light; demand
light, market dull; Florida, pepper crates
fancy white, wrapped, 4.50a5.00
Cucumbers-Supplies very light; de-
mand light, market dull: few early sales
reported; Illinois, hot-house stock, q
dozen cartons extra fancy, $50; fancy,
$50.
Strawberries Supplies light: demand
moderate, market steady: Florida. 81
quart crates various varieties, 40a42 per
quart: pony refrigerator, various varie-
ties, fair quality and condition, IS per
quart.
Cauli1ower-Supplies moderate: de-
mand light, market steady; California,
kon No saanrflxy IN