ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE GARDEN 



CHAPTER VIII 



ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE GARDEN 



The flower garden, even that of the tiniest dimensions, does 

 not seem complete without some garden ornament, and in this day 

 of great possibilities in this line, with the material procurable at but 

 Httle expense, the desire is easy of fulfilment. 



The architectural adornments of the garden cover many features: 

 from the humble seat to the magnificent garden house. 



The use of garden ornaments will depend greatly on their proper 

 placing. The bird bath or fountain, placed in the center of a gar- 

 den, on the axis of the paths, is appropriate and satisfying, even 

 though it may be one of very simple design. 



SUNDIALS 



The sundial, upon which so many lines have been inscribed, both 

 pleasant and harsh, is a garden ornament of many years' standing. 

 The designs range from the most simple and severe to the most 

 elaborately ornate. 



The sundial is usually treated as a central feature, or placed at 

 the terminus of a walk, and is generally quite conspicuous as one 

 enters the garden. It is, therefore, a pleasant relief at times to 

 find it treated as an isolated feature and placed in some secluded 

 nook where it conveys much more charm by coming upon it unex- 

 pectedly. If such a position is chosen care must be exercised in the 

 plantings to avoid high growing plants which would interfere with 

 the sun's rays on the dial. 



The expertness with which cement is manipulated today has 

 made it possible to produce substantial sundials at a moderate cost, 

 and they may be had in many unique and diversified designs. 



When setting the pedestal care should be taken to see that a 

 substantial foundation is provided; this foundation may be con- 

 structed of brick, stone or concrete; if of brick or stone it should 

 be laid in cement mortar. 



If the sundial is placed where the turf will run up to the base 



