The Archive · 1937

China Oranges in Britain

London, Feb. 28.

What are believed to be the first oranges from China to be marketed in. Covent Garden are now on sale there. 'They are reported to represent the efforts of Chinese growers to enter the British market while' the civil war in Spain affects supplies from that country.

The oranges from China are of two varieties, Suet Kam and Tsiu Kam, They wore packed by the Swatow Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange, and arrived here in good condition Recently an experimental consignment of apples reached the market from Japan—Reuter,

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