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are excellent. Their small, green foliage is 
particularly attractive from a distance when the 
sun is shining on it. The actinidias are remark- 
ably free from the attacks of insects, excepting 
the San José scale. This pest is rather partial 
to them, and the plants should be looked over 
occasionally and steps taken to check the scale 
if any be discovered. 
Actinidias delight in a sunny location. They 
are good growers, twining close to their support. 
They should be pruned in early spring. Don’t 
prune severely for the first two seasons after 
planting; rather let the plant become thoroughly 
established. After that, however, cut back at 
least one third of the previous season’s growth 
to produce flowers. Spring is the best time to 
transplant them, but it can be done in fall. 
In Japan, the berries of the actinidias are eaten. 
In fact, with their fig-like flavour, they are 
considered a delicacy. Inour climate the vines 
very seldom produce fruit. 
Because of its robust growth and dark-green 
foliage, the best vine of this family is 4. arguta. 
The flowers of this plant are creamy white, with 
black anthers, and are produced in small, drooping 
clusters. The foliage is always attractive. 
Under good conditions this plant will attain a 
