ACTINIDIA

(from aktin, a ray; the styles radiate like the spokes of a wheel). O RD. Ternstrœmiaceæ. A genus of ornamental hardy deciduous climbing shrubs, with axillary corymbs of flowers; sepals and petals imbricate. Leaves entire. Excellent for trellis-work or walls, and thriving best in a light rich soil. Increased by seeds, layers, or cuttings; the latter should be put in under a hand light in autumn, in sandy soil. IMG:7081556231692414330_i_021.jpg: F IG . 24. A CTINIDIA VOLUBIL IS .