The runners might encounter any kind of weather, including freezing temperatures, fog, rain, or snow.
Swift runners carried burning brands to.
After the roots are formed, the strings are cut through, and the runners become independent plants.
The goal, which is well preserved at the upper end, is similar to that at Olympia; it consists of a sill of stone sunk level with the ground, with parallel grooves for the feet of the runners at starting, and sockets to hold the posts that separated the spaces assigned to the various competitors, and served as guides to them in running.
The sooner in the month both are planted the better crop they will give next season; and, as these plants soon make runners, it will be necessary to trim them off.
