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surface of the earth or the centre of a grass-plot. 

 Obelisks, either plain or supporting sun-dials, were 

 considered more appropriate for an open space of 

 ground. Sun-dials were as numerous as ever, and 

 constantly appearing in new forms. In New College 

 Garden at Oxford was one planted in box. Flower-pots, 

 painted blue or white 

 and placed on pedes- 

 tals or directly on the 

 ground, lined the 

 paths or surrounded 

 the basins of the 

 fountains. 



The importance of 

 water could never be 

 overlooked by reason both of its use and its ornament. 

 If there were none at hand, it might be sought according 

 to the precepts of Rapinus, an author much admired by 

 Evelyn and quoted by Worlidge. 



"Where small declining Hillocks you perceive 

 Or any soil where flags and rushes live, 

 Where the flat ground shiny moisture yields 

 There hidden springs with confidence expect 

 For Sedgy Places still do Springs direct.'* 



Every garden was supposed to have one or more Fountains, 

 fountains, generally constructed of marble or some other 



Water- 

 works. 



