Cut out the cardboard that was the bottom of the box, leaving a narrow rim around this between corners on the side that was this box bottom.
Then, cut off each end of the box, leaving the margin around corners and top rim like this first cutting in the box.
In the two long rims of the box cut pillars on each side. (See [Diagram Seven], page 181.)
Cut two long cardboard strips from some Bristol-board—each two inches longer than the length of your box. Glue one strip each over the top of the pergola, lengthwise, over the long sides of the box.
Cut five inch-wide strips of cardboard two inches longer than the width of your box, and glue each across the opening made by cutting the top from the pergola box. Each strip should be evenly crossed between opposite pillars.
If you have any pretty artificial flowers left from your garden and greenhouse, twine them around the pillars of your finished pergola.
I have a gardener for my garden. His name is Karl Shepherd. He came to me in a box of toy lambs that I bought at the ten-cent store. I called him Karl because he looked so German. Perhaps, among your playthings, you have a little figure like him. Look and see. I am sure you will find a gardener.
Here’s the little Boxville Garden,
Just as cunning as can be;
Bring your scissors and the paste jar!