COMPONENT PARTS OF A GARDEN 175 



a ROSE GflRDED 

 FOR -HOUSE in 

 BEDFORDSHIRE- 



are as charming as reflections in a calm surface 

 and in England we seldom have days entirely 

 without wind which destroy the grace of a fountain. 

 Basins may be any shape, the simple ones 

 being as a rule most effective. Sometimes elabor- 

 ate shapes may be used to work in with the sur- 

 rounding design. In the drawing of the rose 

 garden at Blunham House (above) the lily tanks are 

 shaped to fit in with the rose beds, and to enhance 

 the central sundial. Puddle can never be used 

 for lining to formal basins. Concrete or brick 

 laid in cement must be used, I ft. for bottom and 



