Sun-dials 
The Faithful Gardener. 
Andrew Marvell wrote two centuries ago of the 
floral sun-dials which were the height of the garden- 
ing mode of his day : — - 
“ How well the skilful gardener drew 
Of flowers and herbs this dial new. 
When from above the milder sun 
Does through a fragrant zodiac run ; 
And as it works the industrious bee 
Computes its time as well as we ! 
How could such sweet and wholesome hours 
Be reckoned but with herbs and flowers !” 
These were sometimes set of diverse flowers, 
sometimes of Mallows. Two of growing Box are 
described and displayed in the chapter on Box 
edgings. 
