1 88 AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN 



ground or knuckle bone. If the soil is heavy or the sub- 

 soil is hard a layer of gravel, coal ashes, old plaster or 

 similar things should be placed at the bottom for drainage. 



A sun dial almost always adds to the attractiveness of 

 the formal or semiformal garden. But it should not be 

 left to stick up by itself. If the pedestal is tall some half- 

 climbing plant may be trained about it. Baby-rambler 

 roses are especially attractive for use about the sun dial, 

 as they bloom continuously and are very hardy. 



Unless the garden is formal, a field bowlder of suitable 

 shape and size, nicely weathered, and if possible put in 

 position without disturbing the lichens, will make a much 

 more suitable support for the sun dial than will a formal 

 pedestal. 



