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seeds. They prefer moist, rich soil and a half-shaded or sunny 
exposure. They are easily propagated by seeds, cuttings, or 
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and A. chinensis, which will be described a little more fully. 
In both of these species ie is Beaty either to peat t both sexes 
or to obtain specimens wi f fruit is desire 
The flavor of the fruit in both aes varies considerably, but 
it is said to be always excellen 
ACTINIDIA ARGUTA 
This species grows rapidly and is remarkably free from insects 
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came into bearing sooner. The ny observed have usually 
required 8 or 9 years to produce fruit. 
ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS 
e leaves of this species are heart- shaped and dark-green; 
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very fine eating. They ordinarily need about as much sugar as 
