Milford chronicle., 1936-03-20

Produce markets have shown a
comparatively steady tone since the
general declines of late February
The trend was still rather weak to-
ward the middle of the month, ex-
cept for potatoes which have ad-
vanced SC to 15c further at many
carlot shipping points in producing
sections. Celery, lettuce. beans,
peas and tomatoes are steady 20
firm. Cabbage. beets, apples. Oran-
ges. grapefruit and Strawberries are
steady to slightly lower. Asparagus
has been declining fast. having lost
half its market value at some point
since the beginning of the month.
Produce shipments dropped more
than percent the first week of
March. but were still IL percent
more than for the same week last
year Potato movement is gaining
and current rate is about 1000 cars
per week day. Movement OF toma-
toes and strawberries is increasing
but the majority of leading fruits
and vegetables show current de-
creases because Of lower prices in
producing sections, the irregular
quality of many lines Of produce at
this time of year. and the still un-
satisfactory condition Of roads in
some parts Of the north.
Potato Prices Advance
Upward trend of the potato mar
ket was quite evident in the East.
No. I northern Maine Green Noun
tains gained 15C further at shipping
points, selling at $1.25 70 Sf.S5 per
100 pounds sacked during the sec /
Ond week of March. Demand was /
good and market tone strong under /
limited supplies of good stock avail
able at shipping points and con-
tinued difficulties in hauling to ship
ping points in some other potato
sections. Delay and further rain
damage to southern potatoes helped
the position.
Dealers in Maine, Michigan and
Wisconsin shipping sections found
some difficulty I'm filling orders for
table and seed stock promptly, Maine
growers were being paid St65 per
barrel in bulk and some growers
were reported still holding for high
er prices. Potatoes were selling
slowly in western New York and
growers were getting 45c to SOC
bushel There was good demand for
seed potatoes at mid-western dis
-ributing points. Potato arrivals
rom Florida were showing effects s
lf wet weather and include much
lecayed stock Potato paintings in
he South were estimated less than 6
1frr Nra n
ave indicated delay and injury to a
luallty. s
Onion Market Weak 4
The onion market slumped badly [
he first two weeks Of March, owing Z
o poor keeping condition by arrival
4 warmer weather and to the APP
roach of the Texas shipping season.
Dnions are nearing the end OF the
forage season and much stock has
egun sprouting, causing FASTENED :
cling to avoid loss from shrink !
&c. Slow demand was reported for 2
Mons IN western New York and in n
Iichigan, the two principal shipping
ections at present 2
Range Of prices is very wide IN h
Dnsuming markets. anywhere from b
DC to a little above s. per SO pounds n
rices declined about zoe IN prodnc- q
IL sections so far this month. but r.
hite and Valencia onions have held n
rices comparatively we'll Sales OF
zion sets is active in midwestern m
'nters. Rate Of onion movement Il
about IS cars a day and 81
decreasing but Is still somewhat I
'ayier than a year ago. in
Remaining holdings OF cabbage le
e light and Of variable quality. al
ices have dropped 10 new low lev lie
5 because OF lateness OF the sea- tn
"A, irregular quality Of old stock m