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‘Capitano’ bush bean. A yellow bush bean, ‘Capitano’ has the broad, flat pods and firm texture of a Romano-style bean. It produces well over a long harvest season and is good for freezing. Photo: Patrick Montero |
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Neon Glow Mix Swiss chard. A blend of two colors of Swish chard, one with yellow ribs and the other magenta, Neon Glow Mix is a bright addition to kitchen gardens.
Photo: Patrick Montero
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‘Mahogany Splendor’ hibiscus. This ornamental hibiscus was hard to overlook in the 2012 test garden. The dissected burgundy leaves resemble those of a Japanese maple. Starting from seed, the shrubby plants grow rapidly to head height. Photo: Thomas MacDonald |
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‘Black Olive’ ornamental pepper. Charcoal-shaded foliage distinguishes this compact bedding plant, which becomes spangled with marble-sized fruits as the season progresses. The fruits mature from glossy black to red. An All-America Selections winner. Photo: Thomas MacDonald |
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‘Summer Jewel Pink’ salvia. A domesticated version of the scarlet sage native to the southeastern United States, ‘Summer Jewel Pink’ is attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial insects. The compact plants are perpetual bloomers. An All-America Selections winner. Photo: Thomas MacDonald |
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‘Pop Art Red & Yellow’ zinnia. These cheerful yellow zinnias are randomly splashed and speckled with red. No two are alike. Plants grow about 3 feet tall. Photo: Patrick Montero |
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