30 Are porches suitable for cactt? 

will burn under the scorching rays of the sun. A shelf may extend 
out of the window and may be protected by a window sash above. 
The glass should be whitewashed by using turpentine and whiting 
for protection during the hottest days. Fresh air is essential but care 
must be taken to avoid sunburn. ; 

Removable shelves may be placed in alcoves of 
French windows. 
Interesting pots may be used and harmonious decorative effects are 
gained by proper selection of color schemes. A copper pot may be 
used with plants of coppery shades or a dark green plant contrasts 
well in a light green, glazed pot. Many growers enjoy decorating 
the common clay pots with contrasting or harmonizing colors. 
Open porches are considered ideal for cacti, but very few are 
arranged for sufficient sun, especially during the summer when the 
sun is high. Orchid Cacti (Epzphyllums) may do well, but the sun- 
loving species grow light green and become elongated and may never 
flower under these conditions. 
Many of the cacti with hair such as the Old Man (Cephalocereus 
senilis), or the spiny Pincushions (Mammillarias) will take all the 
sun that is available if they have been acclimated gradually. 
