The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-04
Waterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by the Connecticut De- partment of aAgriculturaI-B. F.
 Storrs Local Representative)

Furnished by the Connecticut De- partment of ~Agricultural-B. P. Storrs, Local Representative) Wednesday, Feb 5-MerchantabIe stocks of potatoes held by growers and dealers in 35 late-potato states on January l, 1881 are estimated by the United States Bureau of Agricul- tural Economies to amount to 88,- 954,000 bushels, compared with 89.- 684,000 bushels, the revised estimate of holdings on January l, 1880. Du"- ing the first three weeks of January. carlot shipments have been moving to market at slightly heavier rate than a year ago.
 In the 19 so-called surplus states in which the bulk of the late pota- to shipments originate for the rest of the season, January l, stocks this year are estimated to be about Q larger than January 1, 1880. Hold ings in the four eastern states of this group are estimated to be 79. smaller, and in the central states about 6 % smaller than a year ago, while in 9 western states holdings are indicated to be 28Ho larger tha last year on January l. The 16 late states which generally produce an insufficient supply of potatoes for local needs during the winter months, are indicated to have 15.n lighter holdings than a year ago. The 1891 acreages of potatoes are likely to De per cent greater than in 1880, if growers intentions a, carried out. The increases now plan ned in the 35 late potato states amount to 5%, and in the deficiert states T% per cent increase. l.. the southern states, an increase Of II per cent is reported intended. with proposed increase of 9fn acreage and in increase of 12% In the farm crop acreage.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations are based on sales of good mercha,i. table products to retailers or sinii. lar buyers, delivered.
 FRUITS.
 Apples, A grade Mcintosh 2.OG- 2.25 bu., Delicious 1.9O-2.OO bu, Baldwins 1.5O-1.75 bu.; B gradc. Mcintosh and Delicious 1.5O-1.7. bu., Baldwins 1.1O-1.25 bu., UncIa>. sificd, Mcintosh and Delicious 1.OD 1.25 bu.. Baldwins .85 100 bu western boxed, Delicious 3.5O-3.7r bu., others 2.5O-3.OO bu.; orange. Fla. 3.OO-4.OO box, Cal. 3.5O.5-:,. box.
 VEGETABLES.
 Bccts, old .75-1.OO bu., new 3.Gl. $50 crate; cabbage, old 1.75-2.G : cwt., new 2.75-3.25 crate; carrots old 1.OO-1.5O bu., new 3.25 B., crate; caulidower 2.OO-2.5O crate celery, flats 2.75-2.8O doz.; hcarl 1.2O-1.3O doz., rounds .S5-1.OO doz lettuce, iceberg 3.25 3.75 cratc onions .85-1.OO bu.; parsnips, washt. 1.5O-2.OO bu.; potatoes, native 1.21 1855 bu., Maine 2.O5-2.15 cwt.; spin ach 1.25-1.4O bu.; turnips .75-1.: bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newla Fancy .37; Special .33-.35; Ext, .32-.33; Gathered .2S-.32; NewIa. Medium .32; medium .25-.28; wcs. cIn fresh, firsts .24-.25; wcstcr storage, firsts .1S-.2O; live fowl .1: .25 lb., chickens and bullets .2O-.2 lb., ducks .24-.26 lb.; dressed, fon 80 .33 lb., chickens .37 40 F broilers .38-.4O lb., turkeys, wcstcf .45-.48 Ib.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Milch cows, tested 125-175 hea;' butcher stock, COWS .03 : .O5 F. calves .1O-.12 lb.; meats, beef .16 .1S lb., veal .17.18 lb., lamb .19-.2 h., pork, loins .14-.17 lb., DOT. local dressed .12-.17 ID.