Abstract: A collapsible artificial Christmas tree has a center pole erectable on a base, a cap that fits over the top of the pole, and a spiral coil of split plastic tubing, which extends upward to form a conical shape when the cap is placed on the pole. The split plastic tubing carries an electrical wire inside the tubing with sockets and bulbs extending outwardly between edges of the tubing at intervals. Stringers in the form of plastic line are connected to the base and cap as well as to the split tubing to cause the spiral coil to assume the proper shape. In addition to serving as a tree stand, the base and its cover provide a storage box in which the spiral coil and other parts of the tree are stored. The use of metal parts in proximity to electrical wires is avoided.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree has a trunk. The trunk has a branch retaining rod and a plurality of branch retaining ports in the branch retaining rod. There is a branch retaining rod horizontal support member releasably attached to one end of the branch retaining rod. A branch retaining rod vertical support member is attached to another end of the branch retaining rod. There are a plurality of flexible branches. Each flexible branch has a flexible member and a plurality of artificial needles retained in the flexible member. The flexible member has an insertion end for insertion into a branch retaining port. There is an ornament retaining member releasably attached to the flexible branches. The ornament retaining member has a hinged retaining clip and a spring. The spring is attached to and biases the hinged retaining clip from an open position to an closed position.

Abstract: A collapsible cone structure includes a base, an upright support and a spiral coil. The coil is shiftable between a supported, cone-shaped extended configuration and a flattened configuration which may be easily stored or transported. Preferably the structure includes a detachable theme head including a support, a plurality of coil segments and a vertically adjustable coupling pin. Other preferred forms include detachable wings.In particularly preferred forms, the cone structure includes a base, a spiral coil, and a fastener. The coil is shiftable between a cone-shaped resting configuration and a flattened extended configuration which may be latched in place.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree has a trunk member. The trunk member has an elongated rod that has at least two threadingly disconnectable sections. There are a plurality of elongated limb storage chambers in the elongated rod. A stabilizational plate is attached to one end of the elongated rod to horizontally stabilize the elongated rod. A vertical structure support member is attached to another end of the elongated rod to vertically stabilize the elongated rod. There are a plurality of flexible limb members stored within the elongated limb chambers that slidingly traverse within and adjustably extend from the elongated storage chambers.

Abstract: A collapsible cone structure includes a base, an upright support and a spiral coil. The coil is shiftable between a supported, cone-shaped extended configuration and a flattened configuration which may be easily stored or transported. Preferably the structure includes a detachable theme head including a support, a plurality of coil segments and a vertically adjustable coupling pin. Other preferred forms include detachable wings.In particularly preferred forms, the cone structure includes a base, a spiral coil, and a fastener. The coil is shiftable between a cone-shaped resting configuration and a flattened extended configuration which may be latched in place.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for mounting artificial tree branches to an artificial tree trunk. A series of bracket guideways, each bridged by a horizontal pin, are adapted for pivotal engagement each with a branch member for movement between stowed and operative positions. Each branch mounts a hinge piece adjacent to one end adapted for pivotal engagement with the horizontal pin as the branch moves between stowed and operative positions, the hinge piece suspending the branch radially from the tree trunk when in an operative position. Snaps secure the branch in a groove on the hinge piece to restrict movement of the branch about the bracket when in either a stowed or an operative position. Extended bracket guideways and a hinge piece back stop also assist in securing the branch to the hinge piece and restricting radial movement of the branch about the bracket.

Abstract: A separable framework for an artificial tree comprising a plurality of vertically stacked, separable and telescopically collapsible frame sections diminishing progressively in transverse dimension from the lowermost to the uppermost thereof. Each of the frame sections above the lowermost is support on the frame section immediately below in the stacked or erected condition, but is resiliently moveable to a condition in which it is separable from and telescopically received within the frame section immediately below to permit the framework to be collapsed.

Abstract: A compressible artificial tree includes a vertically extending trunk mounted on a stand or base. Branch units formed of branches radially extending from rings are slidably mounted on the trunk and are held in spaced relation by springs extending therebetween. The branch units are vertically compressible toward one another onto a lower portion of the trunk. Once held in the compressed state by a storage pin, the upper portion of the trunk and the tree top are removed to enable the compressed artificial tree to be stored.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree (10) which simulates a decorated real Christmas tree is disclosed comprising a base stake (26) for insertion in the ground, an upstanding trunk (12) having an enlarged diameter lower trunk portion (24) connected at the bottom to the stake (26) and terminating at its upper end in a smaller diameter upper trunk portion (30), a hoop (14) encircling the trunk (12) at the upper end of the enlarged diameter lower trunk portion (24), angularly spaced-apart spokes (16) connected between the hoop (14) and trunk (12) for holding them in concentric relation, upper guys (18) extending between the hoop (14) and the upper trunk portion (30), and lower guys (22) for connection between the hoop (14) and the ground to stabilize the hoop (14) and trunk (12). Intermediate guys (20) are connected between the hoop (14) and a point of the trunk (12) substantially midway between the spokes (16) and the top of the trunk.

Abstract: An artificial tree has a top section, a bottom section and a centrally positioned vertical pole which is height adjustable. The top section has a top member and a plurality of rings with the lower most ring also having a plurality of spokes interconnecting the ring with an inner hub. A plurality of strings depend downwardly from the top member and secure each of the other rings in their desired parallel positions. The bottom section also has a plurality of rings with the upper most and lower most rings having spokes and inner hubs. The rings of the bottom section are also connected together by string. The upper most ring of the bottom section sets atop the height adjustment means. In addition to the pole preferably having two sections telescopically oriented with respect to each other, the tree also is formed with strands of garland and preferably ornaments secured thereto.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree adapted to hang from a support structure such as a hook attached to the ceiling of a room or a center post during the Christmas season and to be quickly and easily collapsed and placed in a box, while still decorated with ornamentations such as colored balls, electrical lights and garland, for storage purposes, during the non-Christmas seasons. The collapsible artificial tree comprises a plurality of circular, concentric, limb sections connected together through flexible suspension means, each limb section being assembled in spaced-apart relationship and being of different external diameters. When assembled concentrically through use of the flexible suspension means, the limb sections gradually increase in diameter along an axis common to all of the limb sections with the limb section having the largest diameter being at the bottom of the tree and the limb section having the smallest diameter being near the top of the tree when the tree is suspended in its display position.

Abstract: Christmas tree ornaments for attachment to a conventional natural or artificial Christmas tree include representations of a pair of human hands and a human head. Each of the ornaments are formed from a translucent plastic material and have an internal electric light. An elongated telescopically adjustable strut is secured to each of the ornaments and has a plurality of spaced spring biased clamps. The clamps are utilized to secure the ornaments to a tree. Power cords from the electric lights within each ornament extend through the associated strut. The ornaments include representations of a human head and hands to enable decoration of a tree to simulate various famous individuals and fictional characters.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree with folding branches is disclosed. A special form of branch-mounting sleeve and adapter element allow pivoting action to be achieved while enabling the use of conventional, readily-available bent wire branch elements. The adapter element is initially assembled with the bent wire branch, after which the adapter is snapped onto a pivot bar formed by the branch mounting sleeve. The branch wire and adapter are inseparably assembled once the adapter is pivotally attached to the sleeve. Considerable savings are realized by the ability to use conventional bent wire branches.

Abstract: A pop-up artificial Christmas tree has an elongated trunk which is held vertical by a stand. A plurality of stationary sleeves are affixed to the trunk and a guide sleeve is disposed on the trunk to slide proximate to and remote from an adjacent stationary sleeve. Pivotally connected to depend from each sleeve are a plurality of limbs that bear integrally attached branches. When the guide sleeve is pushed into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve, the limbs of the stationary sleeves and the guide sleeves pivot to substantially horizontal orientations. The guide sleeve is held into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve by a pin extending through the trunk, and an extension with branches of decreasing length from bottom to top may be attached to extend from the top of the trunk to effect a conical configuration of a natural tree.

Abstract: An artificial shrub or the like including at least one branch holder; said branch holder including a hub; a plurality of adjacent equispaced, radial walls supported from said hub; each said radial wall having a transverse aperture communicating with each lateral side thereof; a plurality of branches, each said branch having a u shaped hooked end thereto, said hooked ends being captured in said transverse apertures to thereby form hinge elements for said branches whereby said branches can be moved between a generally upstanding, stored position and an outspread position; means interconnected with said hub for supporting said branches in said outspread position.

Abstract: An artificial tree having a conic frustrum-shaped branch supporting frame with an inner space specially adapted for surrounding an item such as a combination patio table-beach umbrella and thereby adapting it to wintertime use as a decorative artificial tree.

Abstract: An artificial structure for attracting fish, which structure includes a ballast and anchoring subassembly having an elongated trunk detachably and pivotally connected thereto and extending in a generally vertical direction therefrom. A plurality of elongated leaf fronds are each centrally engaged with the trunk at longitudinally spaced intervals along the trunk.

Abstract: Apparatus for removably connecting an artificial limb to the trunk of an artificial tree. The apparatus includes three major parts: a cylindrical stem plug designed to be inserted into the trunk of the artificial tree; an elongated bough fixture designed to be attached to the end of the artificial bough; and a ring-shaped connector for joining together the bough fixture and the stem plug. The bough fixture includes a projecting stem and a plurality of V-shaped teeth which fit respectively into an axially drilled hole and a plurality of V-shaped seats in the stem plug. The ring-shaped connector encircles the fixture and plug and holds them together by threads which screw onto the plug and a flange which rests against the fixture.

Abstract: A scaffold assembly for supporting members of a musical choir in a standing arrangement simulating the appearance of a traditional Christmas tree is disclosed. The scaffold assembly is arranged in tiers of horizontal standing boards rising one above and one behind another in stairway fashion from a base tier of standing boards to an uppermost tier of standing boards. The horizontal standing boards of each tier are arranged to form a segmented arc in a plane which is transverse to the vertical axis of the scaffold assembly. The tiers are stabilized by a plurality of horizontal support beams and upright support posts and a central stanchion. A first set of horizontal support beams project radially outwardly from a central plate, which is attached to the central stanchion, to the underside of the standing boards, and are attached to the respective support posts at the perimeter of selected ones of the tier.

Abstract: An artificial tree, simulating a Christmas tree, includes a vertical trunk and a plurality of limbs made of twisted wire extending from the trunk. A plurality of "wire brush" type filaments are arranged in parallel on a tape carrier. The tape carrier, with the filaments, is interleaved in the twisted wire of the limbs to provide the appearance of needles extending from the limb. This provides an inexpensive way of making a realistic looking artificial tree.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system having individual low voltage incandescent lights mountable upon removal limbs or conductive supports which are interconnected with stems or base supports containing low voltage buried conductors, together with a transformer for reducing electrical output to a low voltage range in a preferred embodiment. The stem or base support comprises a material of a low voltage high density conductive plastic, or a laminated metallic conductor.

Abstract: A window-mounted artificial Christmas tree is provided to be located adjacent the inside of a picture window. The artificial Christmas tree extends substantially the full height of the window and has an upright supporting member engagable with a generally horizontal surface of a lower frame member below the window. A resiliently mounted extension member is located at the top of the upright supporting member and engages a generally horizontal surface of an upper frame member above the window. The upright supporting member supports a plurality of artificial tree branches with the lower branches being longer than the upper ones and preferably with the branches at any given height which extend generally parallel to the window being longer than those extending transversely to the window to provide a generally semi-elliptical shape in horizontal cross section. The artificial Christmas tree thereby takes up a minimum amount of space within the room.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved collapsible plastic tree and in particular to one comprising a plastic trunk having a plurality of holes, a plurality of collars disposed on the plastic trunk, a plurality of ribs movably mounted on the collars, and a plurality of plastic branches each firmly joined to one of the ribs. The plastic branches will lay open with respect to the plastic trunk when the plastic trunk is vertically disposed and the plastic branches will be folded up on the plastic trunk when the plastic trunk is disposed upside down.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree for quick folding and display comprises a hollow trunk having reinforced ribs integrally formed along the inner wall within the hollow section and it is erected and mounted on a base support, with a plurality of forked branch-coupling members fitted around various places of the trunk at predetermined levels. Each of the forked branch-coupling members includes a lock ring fitted around the trunk, a lower branch ring coupled with the lock ring, a fastening ring engaged with the upper end of the lock ring, an upper branch ring coupled with both the lower branch ring and the fastening ring, which can be turned for making the adjustment, and a pivotable joint pivotally connected to the upper branches for accommodating the twigs, which can be folded against the trunk for storage or rapidly unfolded for display through pivotal turning of the pivotable joint.

Abstract: An automatic artificial Christmas tree using an improved one-piece plastic molded branch holding ring and spacer combination for use with twisted wire stem branches or other suitable metal wire branches without the need to resort to individual branch attaching connectors. According to the disclosed method of assembly, the branches used have a straight wire stem. The stem of each branch is first inserted into a branch receiving radial slot of a branch holder. Its free end is then raised upwardly from the horizontal position to the vertical or beyond to form a hook for pivotally connecting the branch to the holder.

Abstract: This invention relates to an illuminated ornamental structure that is easily assembled and disassembled and, more particularly, to an assemblage of light transmitting components that may be packaged as a kit and subsequently erected to provide a simulated illuminated Christmas tree.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree construction wherein artificial foliage (i.e., pine needles) is secured to rings of successively smaller diameter. The rings are supported on rods which extend outwardly and downwardly from a central support column. The tree may be stored and shipped in a carton of smaller volumetric capacity than is required for prior art artificial tree constructions.

Abstract: A plurality of elongated, arcuate, molded synthetic plastic members simulating bark board are interconnectable along their longitudinal edges to provide a simulated tree trunk section assembly the ends of which can be interconnected with like tree trunk section assemblies to provide simulated tree trunks of various diameters and lengths, as desired, for growing vines and climbing plants in a supporting, soil containing pot. Brace rods received through openings in the bark board members near the lower ends of the simulated tree trunk, and frictionally retained in adjusted position to extend radially-outwardly in abutting contact with the inner wall of the supporting pot or container, serve to rigidly support the assemblage in erect position within the pot.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and improved pole-branch holder sub-assembly for use in the construction of artificial Christmas trees. Specifically, the new pole-branch holder comprises an elongated cylindrical tubular member having selectively rotatable branch holder elements assembled therewith at predetermined elevations. The branch holders themselves are advantageously formed of high impact injection molded plastic and comprise sleeves, adapted to telescope the pole in close fitting relation thereto, having a plurality of integral uniformly spaced bosses with vertical bores therein, each of which bores are associated with cantilevered support channels extending radially outwardly from the bosses. The new pole branch holder sub-assembly enables an artificial Christmas tree to be assembled rapidly by user merely by dropping the pre-formed bent ends of conventional twisted wire branches into the well-defined, multi-axis support established by the combination of the vertical bore and intersecting channel.

Abstract: A collapsible, artificial Christmas tree which folds away into a relatively thin box which serves as a stand for the tree when erected, the tree including a generally spiral coil of steel wire which is axially stretched between opposite ends of an assembled pole so to form a conical structure resembling a tree, the wire being coated with artificial pine covering and carrying Christmas tree electric lamps.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for manufacturing an artificial tree of the type wherein a plurality of stiffly flexible stem members are intertwisted to capture stiffly flexible limb members. The method comprises (a) inserting the limb members between the stem members at spaced predetermined positions, (b) placing a slitted web along the stem members, and (c) intertwisting the stem members to capture the limb members at spaced longitudinal positions and to capture the slitted web. An artificial tree produced by this method has a full, natural appearance. Also disclosed is an apparatus for continuously and automatically performing this method.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting a plurality of artificial tree branches, such as those used to form artificial Christmas trees, from a tree trunk in an angular relation simulative of the natural relationship between a tree trunk and tree branches. The bracket member includes a collar mounted on the tree trunk and a plurality of radially extending, circumferentially spaced arms unitary therewith with each of the arms defining an upwardly opening channel having parallel side walls and an upwardly and outwardly inclined bottom wall for receiving the inner twisted wire end of an artificial Christmas tree branch.

Abstract: An artificial tree or the like having an improved holder for the branches thereof is disclosed. The branch holder comprises a support element such as a hub which can form or be attached to the trunk-forming member from which hub support arms extend radially outwardly for support of branches. Each of the support arms includes a bearing adjacent the juncture of the hub and the support arm for receiving therein a pivot element at the end of each branch to be supported therein. The bearing is accessible by way of a passageway which has a trap located therein, which trap is yieldable to permit entry of the pivot element of the branch and is resistant to withdrawal of the branch from the support arm. The configuration of the holder is particularly adapted for unipartite molding with thermoplastic materials in a simple draw die.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and improved pole-branch holder sub-assembly for use in the construction of artificial Christmas trees. Specifically, the new pole-branch holder comprises an elongated cylindrical tubular member having selectively rotatable branch holder elements assembled therewith at predetermined elevations. The branch holders themselves are advantageously formed of high impact injection molded plastic and comprise sleeves, adapted to telescope the pole in close fitting relation thereto, having a plurality of integral uniformly spaced bosses with vertical bores therein, each of which bores are associated with cantilevered support channels extending radially outwardly from the bosses. The new pole branch holder sub-assembly enables an artificial Christmas tree to be assembled rapidly by user merely by dropping the pre-formed bent ends of conventional twisted wire branches into the well-defined, multi-axis support established by the combination of the vertical bore and intersecting channel.

Abstract: A polymeric-shaped article for use as film such as microfilm, overhead projector film, reprographic film, layout base, etc., and for insulating capacitors, which has excellent transparent, slippery and dielectric properties, and the process for realizing the same, the polymeric-shaped article having a polar surface such as polyester, polyamide, polyolefins, polyimide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate, to which is bonded a multiplicity of nodules of TiO.sub.2, each nodule having a diameter in the range of from about 0.01 to about 10 .mu.m, a height or thickness in the range of from about 0.01 to about 0.5 .mu.m, and an area ratio of TiO.sub.2 to total surface of from about 0.01 to about 50%; and the process being that of exposing at least one side of the surface of the article to water vapor and bringing a tetrafunctional titanium compound such as TiCl.sub.

Abstract: A greeting card display assembly is disclosed herein and utilizes a stack of straight slats to simulate a Christmas tree in both two dimensions and three dimensions and, at the same time, supports greeting cards for display.

Abstract: An artificial aquarium plant which includes an anchor in the shape of a narrow, elongated trough having a generally V-shaped cross section. The ends of the anchor are diverging downwardly to form scoops at the opposing ends. Transverse connecting walls define storage cells therebetween to receive the anchoring material, such as sand, for retaining the anchor at the bottom of an aquarium tank. A hollow tubular post provided in the anchor includes a restraining shoulder in its hollow portion. The plant member includes a bifurcated stem which can be inserted into the hollow post, and a ledge or lip section on the stem which engages the restraining shoulder to prevent removal of the plant member from the anchor. A package is designed to retain the artificial aquarium plant where the anchor acts in such a manner as to avoid crushing of the plant member.

Abstract: A telescoping artificial tree having a display stand and a centrally located base portion within the display stand and extending therefrom a support tube or rod surrounded by a plurality of tubing cylinders each having a support collar, with the cylinders located sequentially, concentrically and axially in a spaced relation to one another such that the diameter of each cylinder decreases inwardly toward the support tube or rod, with the support collar having a hinge slot and locking notch adapted to receive a hinge base with a locking tab respectively where the hinge base is adapted to receive a hinge extension to form a hinge assembly such that the limbs of the tree extend from the hinge extension when located therein.

Abstract: This invention is an electrically lit artificial Christmas tree which is assembled from separate components consisting of a central stalk, a base which supports said stalk, and main branches which have secondary branches attached to them. The branches which are made of two stiff, intertwisted and insulated electrical wires are attached to the central stalk by inserting their ends into holes provided in the stalk; this also connects the branches electrically to electrical conductors provided within the stalk; which are in turn powered by an electric cord leading from the conductors in the stalk to an electrical wall outlet. The branches have Christmas tree decorative electric globes attached to them, and are trimmed with artificial pine needles.

Abstract: An artificial tree limb having openings for direct emplacement of light bulbs or other electrical devices within the trunk section of the limb to obtain electrical contact. Two conductive wires are contained within the trunk structure, a portion of each being exposed at each opening to enable direct physical and electrical contact therewith by electrical contacts of the light bulb or electrical device.

Abstract: An artificial christmas tree apparatus includes a plurality of movable branches which are closeable and openable through the relative motion of an inner and outer tube arrangement which forms the trunk mechanism of the tree. Each branch includes a decorated leafy end and an oppositely located base end which is received in the trunk mechanism. The trunk mechanism comprises an outer tube having a first and a second aperture therein and an inner tube located within said outer tube. The inner tube includes a third and fourth aperture therein. The second aperture is larger than the first aperture and the third aperture is larger than the fourth aperture. The base end of each branch passes through said second, fourth, third and first apertures respectively and is anchored by a crimp located at one end of the branch. Relative motion of the inner and outer tubes causes the branches to move from a closed to an open position and vice versa.

Abstract: A tree simulative display which includes a metal stand having a vertical standard and plural tiers each carrying plural conical branch holders on a ring, the tiers being secured to the standard spaced along the length thereof. Preserved natural foliage branches are seated in each of the holders to complete the display. The tier of branch holders is formed preferably by arranging plural holders in plural trident like array, three on a metal stem, the stems weldably secured to the metal rings about the inner circumference thereof. Alternately, a secondary support ring may be weldably secured to each tier about the stems and between the holders and the associated ring. The display is topped off with single holders carried by a ring secured to the upper end of the standard. A holder may be secured to the top of the standard. Branch holders may be oriented angularly at will merely by bending same.

Abstract: Artificial Christmas tree comprises a vertically extending trunk member and a plurality of branches having looped rear ends. Tree also includes a plurality of branch holders each including a central tubular member; a plurality of connecting arms integral with said tubular members, each having a pair of spaced apart substantially parallel guides extending outward from the central tubular member, each guide having an aperture therein disposed such that the apertures in each guide pair are registered; and a supporting member extending outward from the central tubular member beneath the guide pair and beyond the apertures. A plurality of securing means extendable through one pair of registered apertures and the looped rear end of a branch disposed therebetween pivotally secure the branches to the connecting arms.

Abstract: A collapsible artificial Christmas tree having a telescopic mast mounted on a base, garland extending between the base and the top of the mast to form a generally conically-shaped configuration when in the erected position, the base being foldable to form a carrying case for storing the mast and associated garland when in the collapsed position.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree having an upright trunk supporting a plurality of branches to simulate foliage extending about the longitudinal axis of the trunk through an arc less than 360.degree. but greater than 90.degree. that permits the trunk to be supported closely adjacent a wall so that the tree occupies less floor space than a natural tree of the same height.

Abstract: An artificial tree includes a vertical trunk and a number of elongated limb assemblies mounted about the circumference of the trunk so that the limb assemblies extend downwardly along and outwardly from the trunk to define a truncated cone. A frusto conical member is mounted within the truncated cone defined by the branch assembly to provide a background for the branch assemblies and to create the appearance of a thicker, fuller artificial tree.

Abstract: Artificial Christmas tree, including a trunk with a plurality of transversely extending axially spaced holes. A pivotal mounting member, preferably U-shaped, is press fitted into each hole with a front end portion of each extending outwardly from the trunk. A branch is pivoted on each member by means of a securing element extending between the legs of the U-shaped front end portion, about each extends an arcuately formed end portion of the branch.

Abstract: An artificial tree formed from an elongated trunk member having at least a tubular portion. A plurality of pairs of spaced-apart apertures are provided in the tubular portion. The pairs of spaced-apart apertures lie on an axis which is substantially coextensive to the long axis of the elongated member. A plurality of limb members, each having a connector end provided with engageable means, are detachably secured to a respective pair of the spaced-apart apertures.

Abstract: An artificial and mechanical tree which includes a pole member and a plurality of vertical, accordion-type limb sections is disclosed. Each of the tree limb sections has the tree limbs attached to a vertically collapsible and expandable tubular member which is concentric with and removably attached in the expanded configuration to the pole member.

Abstract: An artificial tree, such as a Christmas tree, including two hollow trunk members sleeved together and having removable limb sockets angularly disposed in said members. A lighting system comprising wiring is arranged within the trunk members and wiring sockets are disposed within openings in the trunk members adjacent the limb sockets and retained therein by spring clip members arranged in the trunk members opposite to the wiring sockets. Limbs extend outwardly from the limb sockets whereby bulbs and wiring extending from the wiring sockets may be secured thereto. Top and bottom caps are provided on the trunk members and the latter is sleeved over a supporting base.