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Fig. 100.— Sketch or elevation of a simple rustic garden seat with shelter 



Garden Accessories 



AS AN ornament for the garden there is nothing better than 

 the sundial. Although sundial time and clock time do not agree 

 except on four days during the year (namely, June 15th, September 

 15th, December 14th, and March 15th), they are certainly close 

 enough to permit the dial to serve its real purpose in the garden. 



There are two kinds of 

 sundials, horizontal and per- 

 pendicular, the latter being 

 affixed to the side of a build- 

 ing or wall and therefore not 

 so often of use in the garden. 

 The dial proper is mounted 

 •on a pedestal, usually of stone 

 or marble, and must be abso- 

 lutely level, with the gnomen 

 or shadow-casting piece point- 

 ing to true north. The 

 upper surface of the gnomen 

 must form an angle with the 

 dial that shall be the same 

 number of degrees as the 

 degree of latitude for the Fig. 101.— Suggested plan of a summer house 



place in which the dial is to with open sides, especially suited for a high 



, J location where views can ba had in all 



be used. directions 



