The discussion of the term "Niederlassung" is a little odd.
The term Niederlage is ahead of the term Niederlassung in the
Langenscheid dictionary. and is beside the point. The word Niederlassung
is explained as follows. It means 1 establishment, 2 settlement, 3 place
of business.4 branch, agency.

All of these terms could apply to the fruchthandler's business. Regards,

Otto Schiff Schiff Carmel, California <oschiff@earthlink.net>