28 Window gardens 

Plate glass makes neat window shelves for potted 
succulents. Glass curtains should be drawn so that the 
hot sun will not fall directly on the plants. 
WINDOW GARDENS 
In the United States there are few homes that do not already 
possess a Christmas Cactus, a Rat-tail Cactus, or perhaps an Orchid 
Cactus. In sections where the winters reach forty degrees below 
zero, these highly prized cacti are given a warm corner for the cold 
nights and then find their place in the sunny window during the day. 
Cacti are well adapted to indoor window sills where the air is dry. 
They have the advantage over other plants since they may be left for 
