Why Divisions Function Satisfactorily 
It may be borne in mind that the vitality energy and those qualities which 
make one variety differ from another are in the woody structure from which the 
leaves and roots spring. When a runner develops it springs from this woody 
structure and conveys these varietal qualities to a new plant at a distance from 
the mother plant. When, instead of forming a runner, a new crown is devel¬ 
oped, the same qualities are developed in it so that to all intents and purposes a 
new plant is produced attached to the old plant. That is why the division of an 
old plant produces the same characteristics as a new plant formed from a runner. 
There is a period 
in our climate of 
about three months 
during summer and 
early fall, when 
there is not enough 
rain to be of any val¬ 
ue in growing straw¬ 
berries, so artificial 
moisture must be 
supplied. An over¬ 
head watering sys¬ 
tem is employed. The 
Rockhills stand this 
kind o f irrigation 
better than some 
other varieties. They also stand long continued rainy periods better than most 
others. We had in late September, 1934, an unusual period of wet weather. The 
market was cleared of other berries for several weeks while we were marketing 
Rockhills continuously. 
A Satisfied Customer 
Dr. Rookledge, Livingston, California, writes regarding plants shipped to 
him, "They were a sturdy bunch, the finest I ever saw." He also inquired if it 
was too late to plant more since he was so well pleased with the first ones. 
Many others have written expressing their surprise at size and quality of 
the plant sent them. 
S. E. FISH 
OF THE FIRM OF 
FISH & BOND 
MOTOR ROUTE 4 
EUGENE, OREGON 
