194 GARDENS: THEIR FORM AND DESIGN 



As a model of what the ideal sundial should be from 

 the point of view of proportion and height, Fig. 110 is 

 good. Its date is 1667, and it commemorates the Great 

 Fire. It has a clock face upon both sides, so that morning 

 and evening have separate dials. Perhaps one of the 

 most original positions for a dial is when it stands upon 

 the angle of a terrace wall, overlooking distant country. 

 I have seen one which was approached by three rounded 

 steps that led from the terrace walk to it. This one had 

 the advantage thus of being placed in full view of the 

 sun and so it was easy to see, for the shadow fell upon it. 



Then again, let in a red-brick wall nothing looks better 

 than a grey stone-faced dial, the little roof and ornamenta- 

 tion showing Elizabethan taste (Fig. in). Its motto 

 " Ray for no man " seems in character with its somewhat 

 stern face. 



In our climate it would appear that lead- work is more 

 appropriate than stone or marble. It is durable, and the 

 dark colour as a rule is more restful near trees and flowers. 

 It is to be hoped that the revival of such, with careful 

 detailed workmanship and the study of suitable positions 

 for it, will be encouraged in the future. 



FIG. in. 



