172 PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



the foundation should be built the neat width or diameter, as turf 

 burns out readily in shallow soil over stone, brick or concrete. 



In choosing a pedestal of artificial stone it is advisable to select 

 one of simple outline and free from ornamentation, as the elements 

 soon work havoc with the cement ornaments. 



The sundial should always be elevated at least one foot above 

 the surrounding level and the paved area should be wide enough to 

 allow one to stand comfortably upon it when reading the dial. 



BIED BATHS 



The bird bath (Fig. 138) is an attractive feature, worthy of much 

 wider usage. It is not alone charming as an architectural feature, 

 but has the additional merit of attracting the birds to the confines of 

 the garden, enlivening the scene by the touch of life, color and song. 



The bird font should be set in a conspicuous position where the 

 little feathered visitors may be watched from some vantage point. 



It is important to proxdde a firm foimdation for the font and to 

 furnish water direct through a galvanized wrought iron pipe con- 

 nected with the general water supply. A good fountain spray may 

 be secured by using an adjustable hose nozzle, which will pro^-ide a 

 single column of water or a fine spray, whichever is desired. 



The basin should always be placed on a fairly high pedestal as a 

 protection against cats and other animals which prey upon the 

 birds. 



FOUNTAINS AND POOLS 



The fountain (Fig. 139) is a garden feature greatly admired by 

 all. The sound of falling water is ever a source of great delight. 

 When the fountain has a surrounding pool the water should always 

 be on the same level as the garden, or below that level. Instances 

 are frequent where this rule is not observed and the water allowed 

 to rise to a plane above the surrounding ground. The lack of re- 

 pose in such a pool is very noticeable; such a situation is incorrect. 



Pools or fountains (Fig. 140) are at their best when placed in the 

 center of the garden or at the end of a vista down a garden walk 

 or broad turf area. 



DEPTH 



Pools should never be less than twenty-two inches deep when it 

 is desired to grow Water LOies. Two feet or two feet sis inches are 

 even better depths. 



