Milford chronicle., 1935-06-28

movement from southeastern prOduc-
ing sections is still rather active and
some markets are receiving liberal
supplies by motor truck. Markets
have been weak since the middle of
the month, with a wide range of
quality. and price. Many sales we're
made between 35c and 81 per bushel
lior beans from Virginia and the
[ CarOlinas.
Although many eastern sections
are near height Of production for
green peas. supplies from the Pacific
Coast and Rockey Mountain region
are abundant in most markets and
best lots bring 81 to $3.50 a bushel.
New Jersey receipts bring SOC to
$1.25 In New York, which is con-
siderably lower than a year ago.
Supplies of celery are generally
! light but are increasing from pro-
ducing sections in New York and
New Jersey. A carlOt from Virginia
reached the New York market in
mid-June and sold there at SO to
$3.50 per Florida crate for best lots.
New York and New Jersey receipts
are generally Of good quality this
lseasOn and selling higher than in re-
cent years. ranging $2.75 to IS per
twO-thirds crate in eastern markets.
Condition of asparagus has been
poorer since the arrival of hot
weather, and price tendency has been
downward on receipts from PennsyI-
vania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Lima beans from Florida, Georgia.
and South Carolina we're in moderate
supply and moved at steady prices,
mostly s1.50 to 50 a busheI in north
ern markets. Cucumbers from South
Carolina continued in fairly liberal
supply and are increasing from North
Carolina. Prices showed some ten
dency to recover from recent low
levels.
The shipping season for sweet corn
has moved northward TO the Caro-
linas and equality is improving al
though still only fair. Crates sell
from S1.5O to s1.75. Spinach is In
fairly liberal supply from New Jer-
sey. Pennsylvania, Long Island and
sells at a wide range of 15c to SOC
per bushel.
feaen supply LiDefal
Arrivals Of Georgia peaches have
been fairly liberal the past week and
demand has been only fair except
for the larger sizes. Carmens ad-
vanced in New York to an average
around 81 per half bushel basket.
Iileys sold from S1.5O to 50 In east
ern and mid-western markets. Early
Rose from South Carolina brought
Sl.25 to 1926 per bushel. A carload |
Of California peaches averaged about
9Oc a box In New York.
Receipts Of southern huckleberries /
and blueberries have been moderate |
and prices in northern markets range 1
from &c to zoe. quart basis. Guilt |
vated berries brought SOC to CSC. The
center of the strawberry supply has /
moved noTthward. with increasing
from New York State.
Hudson River berries have been
selling from Sc to zoe, quart basis, /
IN New York. Raspberries from
North Carolina. Maryland and New
Jersey bring &c TO i4c a pint In the
arge eastern markets and supplies
are increasing. Eastern sour cher
lies are becoming a feature in some
markets. So far quality has been
,nly fair and the price around 1Oc
/ quart
Melons Selling Better
The arrival Of real summer wealth.
II helped the melon market and de-
nand has been improving since the
middle OF the month. but shipments
IRE very heavy and prices low. most
y 25c 10 35c for medium sizes in
lorthern markets. Prices In ship
ling sections are not much above the
Equivalent OF SC each BY the car !
Dad Source OF carlOts Is gradually !
hitting 70 Georgia. which with South
usually supplies more than |