50 THE DIAMOND MINES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Beef
and mutton make up the bulk of the meat sold. From March to August the
markets are well supplied with game, chiefly springbok, stembok, guinea
fowl, partridges, bustards, korhaan, and sand-grouse. Vegetables of all
kinds are fairly plentiful and to be had at reasonable prices. For
potatoes the current charge is from 15s. to 30s. per sack of
somewhat less than 200 pounds. Cabbages, cauliflower, beets, beans,
parsnips, carrots, onions, sweet corn, and celery are among the
vegetables chiefly sold. Melons and fruits of all kinds are also
plentiful in season. All vegetables and fruit brought from the
neighboring
