On 19/08/2013 21:07, Bill Grey wrote:
"David Hill" wrote in message
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Do you remember when veg [plants were sensibly priced.
I remember when cabbage plants would be less than 10 bob a hundred (For
the youngsters 10/- or in todays money 50p)
saw this special offer today
Autumn & Winter Brassica Collection-Plants x 64
Tasty & Healthy Winter Crops ... More
Pack Quantity: 64 Plants, 16 of each variety
Items Total £16.95 Postage & Packing £4.95 Total £21.90

I can remember buying spuds for my mother, in the shop someone asked how
many pounds for 6d (old money) The reply was 5lbs.!!!!

Bill


I remember we sold spuds for 10/- a sack( 56lbs) for years till we went
decimal.
David @ a rain free side of Swansea bay