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pot, to prevent the surface from drying faster 

 than the inner part, thus overcoming the tend- 

 ency to crack. Finally it must be mounted on 

 a big stone bed, with small stones laid around 

 as needed to keep it erect and solid. 



All basins of this simple nature, and even 

 more elaborate marble or terra-cotta ones, are 

 very easily and expeditiously filled by hand, 

 either with a hose or water carried to them in 

 a pail. Daily replenishing is usually sufficient, 

 though during dry weather a second supply is 

 sometimes necessary. It is possible to brush 

 the moss and slime from the stones and the in- 

 side of the basin with a whisk broom often, 

 though this is not necessary. Mosquitoes need 

 not be apprehended, for the constant agitation 

 of the w^ater would prevent their breeding if 

 the constant replenishing did not — but the lat- 

 ter of course does. Only stagnant water is the 

 Anopheles nursery. 



Next to the bird bath, with its animation 

 and living interest, is the sundial — still, silent, 

 mysterious, in its eternal union with Time, 

 bringing its eloquent message in from eternal 

 space. Indeed, when I stop to dwell on its 

 awesome beauty and majesty, I almost feel that 

 the dial should take precedence over all other 

 garden features. Yet just because of this maj- 



