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Beans, Runner

Runner bean

Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus, the runner bean is a perennial vine with tuberous roots (though it is usually treated as an annual). The green pods are edible whole before   … Read more

Trientalis Europaea (Star Flower).

To grow this native perennial to advantage, it should be planted in leaf-mould with which a large proportion of sand has been mixed. Confine the roots to a narrow compass   … Read more

Mint.

May be grown in any garden soil. It is increased by runners, which, if not held in check, become very troublesome. The roots may be confined by means of tiles   … Read more