Abstract: A floral sleeve having a flask-shape with a frustoconical body and a narrow neck. The sleeves may have various types of gusseted or non-gusseted lower end shapes, various types of neck shapes, and may be secured, or left unsecured about the floral groupings placed within the sleeves.

Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to contain a flower pot, and method of use thereof, the sleeve generally having a hexagonal shape and which can be connected via a securing element to a pot disposed within the sleeve. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for supporting the sleeve from a support device or for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.

Abstract: A decorative covering for a flower pot wherein a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is formed about at least a portion of the flower pot. The printed pattern may be in or out of register with the embossed pattern, or a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be in register with one another and a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be out of register with one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for prolonging the useful life of cut flowers. The present invention, more specifically, provides the apparatus comprising electric cooling module which generates cooling heat on the upper part and warming heat on the lower part by means of Peltier effect according to the supply of an electric current through the bottom part of container being put cut flowers in, thereby can not only prevent a water duct of cut flowers from getting clogged by restraining bacteria and fungi from generating but also keep up the fresh condition of cut flowers by enhancing the rate of water adsorption and respiration of the cut flowers, and ceramic layers laminated on inner part of the container which prevent the aging of cut flower from facilitating because of restraining the plant hormone (eg, ethylene) of cut flowers from generating by the extreme infrared rays radiated from the layers.

Abstract: A garden memorial arch floral material holder is installed in a cemetary with two ground penetrating stake assemblies and a flora holding assembly. The flora holding assembly comprises a plurality of rods connected in tandem and the rods have sufficient flexibility to elastically deform from an unstressed straight linear aspect to an arcuate aspect encompassing a semi-circular arch configuration, without permanent deformation. Rods of different length may be connected in different combinations to provide different arch assembly lengths. The rod connections have abutments limiting telescopic overlapping and friction detents to resist disconnection. Each of the two stake assemblies has a horizontal brace portion to be engaged by foot to force a stake portion into a cemetery ground, to engage the ground to limit the penetration, and to provide vertical alignment. The stake assemblies are in spaced apart parallel planes that are perpendicular to the arch assembly to stabilize the holder.

Abstract: A hand-held floral bouquet holder is presented. The hand-held floral bouquet holder comprises a handle, a collar, a body connected to the handle and the collar, the body configured to define a volume, a removable material positioned in the volume, a cage arranged such that an edge of the cage contacts the collar; and a cage locking arrangement configured to lock the cage to the collar.

Abstract: A method of preserving cut flowers, in which the cut flowers are placed with their stems into a holder containing a polyacrylamide aqueous gel, in which the size of the dry granules is 0.2 mm or less. In addition, a polyacrylamide aqueous gel, in which the size of the dry granules is 0.2 mm or less, and a holder suitable for the preservation of cut flowers in such a gel.

Abstract: A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping or flower pot wherein a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is wrapped about at least a portion of the floral grouping or flower pot. The printed pattern may be in or out of register with the embossed pattern, or a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be in register with one another and a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be out of register with one another. The sheet of material may be provided in the form of a pad containing a plurality of sheets of material or in the form of a roll wherein the sheets of material are separable from the roll of material.

Abstract: Packaging for cut flowers comprises: a rectangular crate (1) with sloping side walls which are provided close to their top walls with a channel (5, 6, 7) that projects outwards and is open at the top, the base of which channel serves to support a foldable rectangular protective tube (2). In order to be able to nest a number of crates (1) deeply into one another without risk of binding, a shoulder (9) is arranged between the top edge of the sloping side walls of the crate and the base (7) or the bottom end of the inner flange (6) of the channel (5, 6, 7) open at the top. Said shoulder can also serve as support for a rectangular presentation collar.

Abstract: A two piece vase adapted to house flowers or a floral arrangement. An insert is adapted to be mounted in a chamber of a vase structure. The insert is not readily visible when inserted into the vase structure and provides a watertight seal. The insert is further easier to clean and provides a more convenient method of mounting the flowers into the vase.

Abstract: A floral container for containing a floral grouping, the container constructed from a foam material having a cavity and a liner disposed within the cavity, the liner extending a distance from an upper end of the container. A method of use of the floral container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plant display comprises a transparent container and a plant receptacle. The transparent container has an inner surface that defines an interior volume, which is adapted to be at least partially occupied by a substantially transparent liquid. The plant receptacle is positioned at least partially within the interior volume of the transparent container. The receptacle is placed within the container in a manner so that at least a portion of the receptacle is below a surface of the liquid occupying the container. The receptacle has an outer surface with at least one recess, which is at least partially occupied by a substrate medium. The recess and substrate medium occupying the recess are adapted to hold a live plant growing therein. The recess is located in a portion of the outer surface of the receptacle that is at least partially below the surface of the liquid so that the plant is at least partially below the surface of the liquid.

Abstract: A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping or flower pot wherein a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is wrapped about at least a portion of the floral grouping or flower pot. The printed pattern may be in or out of register with the embossed pattern, or a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be in register with one another and a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be out of register with one another. The sheet of material may be provided in the form of a pad containing a plurality of sheets of material or in the form of a roll wherein the sheets of material are separable from the roll of material.

Abstract: A picture plant assembly for providing an ornamental and attractive method of displaying photographs. The picture plant assembly includes a holder assembly including a base container having an open top and a bottom wall; and also includes a plurality of stems being removably disposed in the base container; and further includes a plurality of picture frames being removably attached to the stems and being adapted to support pictures.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gravestone planter and kit used to construct a generally rectangular flower box having a continuous open trough capable of retaining potting soil and having a central open cavity in the middle of the flower box. The width and length dimensions of the constructed flower box are adjustable by slidably moving four separate interconnected corner pieces. By adjusting the width and length of the constructed flower box, the central cavity can be expanded to substantially match the particular dimensions of the top of a given post, such as the top of a gravestone. The dimensionally adjusted flower box may then be mounted around the top of any post that the central cavity of the flower box fits around. Mounting the flower box around the top of a given post is achieved by using at least one strap attached to two opposing sides of the flower box so that the middle of the strap and contacting the top portion of the post.

Abstract: A display assembly for edible and non-edible objects includes a display base having a display base upper end and a display base lower end and at least one display base wall connecting the display base upper end and the display base lower end. The display assembly also includes at least one rod support integrally mounted to the at least one display base wall. Each rod support includes a rod support upper end, a rod support lower end, and at least one rod support wall connecting the rod support upper end and the rod support lower end. The rod support wall defines a rod support cavity passing through the rod support upper end and the rod support lower end. The display assembly also includes a rod positioned in the rod support cavity. The rod includes a rod end extending from the display base. An object is attached to the rod end.

Abstract: Packaging for long-stemmed flowers having little or no leaf comprises one or more holders for accommodating water, one or more display elements supported above said holder for displaying the flowers, which display elements have an upright wall with openings for allowing the stems of the flowers to pass through, and means for positioning the display elements such that the flower stems that extend through the said openings extend into the holders. One or more side walls are joined to the wall provided with openings, which side walls are at an angle to the wall provided with openings and bear on an essentially horizontal support component that bears on or forms part of a holder or bears on or forms part of a part fitted around the holder and increasing the stability, such as a container or an extender rack placed on top of a container. The support component can also consist of flanges which, in the uppermost part of a container or extender rack placed thereon, extend inwards from the wall thereof.

Abstract: A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping or flower pot wherein a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is wrapped about at least a portion of the floral grouping or flower pot. The printed pattern may be in or out of register with the embossed pattern, or a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be in register with one another and a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be out of register with one another. The sheet of material may be provided in the form of a pad containing a plurality of sheets of material or in the form of a roll wherein the sheets of material are separable from the roll of material.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a floral grouping or flower pot with a laminated sheet of material made up of at least a waxy layer and a support layer which are connected or laminated to each other. A second waxy layer may be connected or laminated to the other surface of the support surface. The waxy layer is made from a waxy material such as waxed paper, waxed tissue or high density polyethylene. The laminated sheet of material is provided with a substantially undistorted printed pattern disposed thereon. When the laminated sheet of material is utilized to wrap a floral grouping, the wrapped floral grouping may also contain a shredded material for cushioning the blooms of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A portable folding stand for camouflage includes a generally flat base with a generally flat camouflage holder portion foldably hinged thereto. The camouflage holder portion is generally semicircular, with a straight attachment edge and a circular periphery having a series of branch holder sockets disposed therealong. The base includes a pair of opposed passages therethrough, for accepting a set of spikes or the like for anchoring the device to the ground. The hunter, photographer, wildlife observer, etc. deploys the present camouflage stand by inserting the two spikes through their passages and driving the spikes into the underlying terrain, unfolding the camouflage holder to deploy the holder generally perpendicular to the base, cutting a series of tree or shrub branches or the like, and inserting the freshly cut branches into the camouflage holder sockets to deploy the branches radially generally in a single plane, in a generally fan-like array.

Abstract: A flexible vase that is suspendible from a smooth surface is disclosed. The vase is formed by a watertight pouch that has an open mouth for receiving flowers. The pouch is formed by sealing the edges of two layers of flexible, watertight materials together. One of the pouch layers extends beyond the other at the mouth to form a flap. The flap has an oval button hole. The vase also uses a suction cup that may be mounted to a smooth surface. The back of the cup has a button and a shaft between the button and the back of the cup. The pouch may be removably suspendible from the suction cup by stretching the oval button hole over the button and onto the shaft. The vase may also have a transparent pocket for receiving a card. The vase may also be dispensed from a perforated roll of two-ply material such as polyethylene.

Abstract: A floral arranging device for supporting plant stems in a floral arrangement in transit from florist to customer, as well as in a floral vase. In a first embodiment, three sets of parallel, elastic bands are looped across and around a substantially annular ring. The three sets are oriented at angles with respect to each other, thereby defining a plurality of interstices between the bands through which plant stems may be inserted and grasped by the bands at two spaced-apart locations along the lengths of the stems. In a second embodiment, a fourth set of parallel, elastic bands is added, thereby defining additional interstices. In a third embodiment, an annular enclosure surrounds the second embodiment, and a fifth set of parallel elastic bands are looped across, around, and under the enclosure. In a fourth embodiment, four sets of parallel, elastic bands are looped across, over, and under four, sequentially aligned, coaxial rings.

Abstract: A flower bouquet holder is cone shaped and has a support bracket for attaching the holder to a shopping cart. The holder can have a water-tight bottom portion for holding water supplied to the flowers while in the holder. The holder can also have an open bottom, with a removable insert placed in the bottom to prevent escape of the flowers or water supplied to the flowers. The support bracket can provide a permanent or temporary attachment to the shopping cart. The flower holder can be stored on a display stand arranged to accommodated stacked flower holders in an inverted or upright position. The display stand can be provided with display information for shoppers related to use of the flower holders. The flower holders are generally weather resistant for indoor and outdoor use.

Abstract: Processes for producing a holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth surface of a printing element and then transferred the holographic image to a substrate. A coating is applied to the smooth surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface, the coated surface is embossed or engraved to provide the holographic image, and the holographic image is then transferred to a substrate via a bonding material, thereby producing the holographic material. The holographic material may be used to provide a decorative cover for an object or item, such as a floral grouping or a potted plant.

Abstract: Processes for producing a sheet of holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth surface of a printing element and then transferred the holographic image to a substrate. A coating is applied to the smooth surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface, the coated surface is embossed or engraved to provide the holographic image, and the holographic image is then transferred to a substrate via a bonding material, thereby producing the sheet of holographic material. The sheet of holographic material may be used to provide a decorative cover for an object or item, such as a floral grouping or a potted plant.

Abstract: Device for presenting fresh products, in particular (cut) flowers, provided with containers for the fresh products which are arranged one above another and filled with liquid, at least one of which containers accommodates a liquid overflow for draining liquid therein to an underlying container, with the special feature that the liquid overflow is formed at least substantially by an at least partially lowered side wall of the container.

Abstract: A bridal accessory apparatus is comprised of an enclosure capable of holding therein important personal items such as cosmetics, facial tissues and mints in a secure fashion and further being capable of removable attachment to conventional bridal bouquet holders of the prior art. The enclosure is sized to remain hidden behind the head member of such bouquet holders when suspended from the neck region thereof using a variety of attachment means. Thusly positioned, the subject apparatus is relatively hidden from view by wedding guests and photographers and may be inconspicuously carried by members of the bridal party during the wedding ceremony, photograph sessions, and other critical time periods during the wedding day. Means for preventing axial displacement of the enclosure along the handle of the bouquet holder are also described. In another embodiment, the bouquet holder itself is modified to retain those items of importance to the bridal party.

Abstract: A package for cut flowers comprising a supporting sleeve having opposed sides having upper edges formed with an array of slots, and cut flowers supporting cards having openings which receive the stems of the cut flowers, each card being formed with lugs which engage the slots to suspend the cards on the sleeve.

Abstract: A display case that provides fresh water and a refrigerated environment for cut flowers while aesthetically displaying the flowers. The display case includes a watering system that provides fresh water to a plurality of troughs in a terraced relationship. The troughs included removable covers to provide easy and visible access for cleaning the troughs. Timers may be included to allow the display case to automatically freshen the water within the troughs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for arranging flowers without a vase. A series of nested members, each having a plurality of flower stem receiving channels, preferably between two and eight flower channels, are placed in nested configuration. Flower stems are placed in each of the receiving channels and the next larger member is placed over the stems. Larger members, for holding more flowers, can be placed over the next larger size. Preferably, one to four layers of members are used to create the flower arrangement.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a flower sleeve includes defining slits in an upper sleeve part and forming a reserved part between the upper sleeve part and an edge, combining the upper sleeve part of non-elongatable material with a lower sleeve part of non-elongatable material, cutting the combined upper and lower sleeve parts and simultaneously engaging lateral edges of the upper sleeve part and the lower sleeve part by heat fusion; and cutting both the upper and lower sleeve parts to form a wave-like cut that corresponds to the slits in the upper sleeve part to separate the upper sleeve part from the reserved part yet maintain engagement of the lower sleeve part with the reserved part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the in situ manufacture of plant extracts from living plants. Since the plant remains intact, a flower or other component of the plant can be extracted one or more times. Following the extraction process, the plant is typically able to continue with its lifecycle. Such extracts have a variety of uses including use for, but not limited to: herbal and homeopathic medicines, hair and skin treatments, and cosmetics. The present invention also relates to apparatus useful for manufacturing plant extracts from living plants.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping about a floral grouping and a method for wrapping the floral grouping, the wrapper having a handle formed from a portion of the sheet of material for carrying the wrapper with the floral grouping disposed therein. The wrapper may comprise one or more sheets of material. The sheet may have more than one handle portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A fabric having plant material adhered between layers of silk or hand-made paper. The silk or paper layers are translucent to allow the fabric to have the appearance of plant material. The fabric is manufactured by soaking dry plant material in water, pressing and drying the plant material to flatten it, adhering bottom and top layers of silk or paper to the plant material, and applying a stiffening agent to the fabric. Articles of various shapes may be formed by shaping the fabric into a predetermined shape prior to the step of applying the stiffening material.

Abstract: A flower bud wrapper includes a semi-rigid, perforated, expandable tube, preferably containing a longitudinal slit. The wrapper can be expanded by pushing the tube down a flared delivery tube having a key disposed in the slits by a set of expandable prongs pushing on a lip connected to the top end of each wrapper.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a container, such as a vase containing a floral grouping, with a sheet of material. A connecting bonding material and a closure bonding material are disposed on the sheet of material. The sheet of material is wrapped about the vase causing the connecting bonding material to connect the sheet of material to the vase. The closure bonding material is sealed above the floral grouping to enclose the floral grouping within the sheet of material. The sheet of material may have a second closure bonding material for effecting a vertically sealed area in the sheet of material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flower stem supporter which comprises a clasping mechanism that is integral with a long vertical portion. The long vertical portion is integral with a blossom supporter. The blossom supporter is integral with a short vertical portion. The short vertical portion is inserted in the base of the flower blossom for additional support of the blossom.

Abstract: A portable gardening system comprised of an assembled center support, large base, small base and grow box with a plurality of holes in the bottom, which can be utilized as needed, for growing multiple types of vegetation upside down out of the bottom of the grow box. In addition, plants and vegetation can be grown upright, as well, out of the open top of the grow box. The unique design of the bottom of the grow box allows the upside down growth of a variety of plants and fully utilizes gardening space that in other devices is not used. Gardening system is easily assembled for use and disassembled for storage.

Abstract: A decorative cover for use with a plant having substantial horizontal growth is provided, as well as methods of making and using same. The decorative cover includes a base in which the plant can be disposed and a decorative border connected to and extending from the base. The decorative border has a curvilinear, undulating configuration which permits the decorative border to hold, support and cushion individual leaves and petioles of the plant to prevent damage thereto and to accommodate horizontal growth of the leaves and petioles of the plant.

Abstract: A plant container including a receptacle having a top opening for insertion of a plant therein and a top flap for selective folding over the top opening to cover the receptacle. A stack of these containers may be compactly stored in a collapsed flat state and then individual containers expanded upon purchase of plant. The containers may be made from panels having a right triangular shape so that may be mass produced in such a manner that wasted web material is minimized.

Abstract: A method for providing a protective wrapper about a vase containing a floral grouping. A connecting bonding material and a closure bonding material are disposed on the sheet. The sheet is wrapped about the vase causing the connecting bonding material to connect the sheet to the vase. The closure bonding material is sealed above the floral grouping to enclose the floral grouping within the sheet of material. The sheet may have a second closure bonding material for effecting a vertically sealed area in the sheet.

Abstract: A flower holding system for supporting flowers upon a headstone for reducing debris about a gravesite. The inventive device includes a holder having a body, a neck and a base. The neck extends orthogonally from the base to support the holder in an upright position. The holder includes a cavity for receiving an elongate object such as flowers. The base includes a length of adhesive tape for securing to a flat surface such as a headstone or wall. The holder may be comprised of various materials and may includes various textures to conform to various designs of headstones.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping about a floral grouping and a method for wrapping the floral grouping, the wrapper having a handle formed from a portion of the sheet of material for carrying the wrapper with the floral grouping disposed therein. The wrapper may comprise one or more sheets of material. The sheet may have more than one handle portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping about a floral grouping and a method for wrapping the floral grouping, the wrapper having a handle formed from a portion of the sheet of material for carrying the wrapper with the floral grouping disposed therein. The wrapper may comprise one or more sheets of material. The sheet may have more than one handle portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A bouquet holder apparatus comprises a head including a cup and a rim. The cup has a first aperture, a second aperture, and an upper edge defining an opening thereto. The rim is adjoined to the upper edge. The bouquet holder apparatus further comprises a block of foam partially disposed within the opening of the cup. The bouquet holder apparatus further comprises a first handle having a first gripping surface. The first handle is adjoined to the cup. The bouquet holder apparatus further comprises a second handle including a ring, and a shank. The ring has a inner diameter surface serving as a second gripping surface. A proximal end of the shank is adjoined to an upper portion of the ring. A middle portion of the shank is extended through the apertures of the cup and disposed within the portion of the block of foam disposed within the opening of the cup with a proximal end of the shank being adjacent the first aperture and a distal end of the shank being adjacent the second aperture.

Abstract: Device to keep cut flowers fresh for admixing nutrients to the keep fresh liquid, with a carrier for the nutrient being provided by which the nutrients are dispensed directly to the keep-fresh liquid, wherein the blade-shaped, stem-shaped, stalk-shaped or rod-shaped carrier (1) is provided with a container (2) which receives and releases the nutrients and has walls which are permeable at least in certain areas.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a support layer which are superposed upon each other and connected or laminated to each other. A second waxy layer may be connected or laminated to each other surface of the support surface. The waxy layer is made from a waxy material such as waxed paper, waxed tissue or high density polyethylene. The wrapped floral grouping may also contain a shredded material for cushioning the blooms of the floral grouping.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a plant and providing a habitat for a living creature is comprised of a housing having an interior defined by a bottom portion and a surrounding sidewall that extends upwardly from the bottom portion. A divider disposed in the housing interior divides the interior into a first region and a second region. The first region communicates with the exterior environment via an aperture that is sized and adapted to permit entry of a living creature. The second region communicates with the exterior environment by an opening in the housing configured to permit a plant to be visibly disposed therein. The housing can include an access door in the bottom that enables cleaning of the first region. Where used as a birdhouse, a perch and a gable can be employed at the aperture. The perch can operate as a latch for the bottom door.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a floral grouping or flower pot with a laminated sheet of material made up of at least a waxy layer and a support layer which are connected or laminated to each other. A second waxy layer may be connected or laminated to the other surface of the support surface. The waxy layer is made from a waxy material such as waxed paper, waxed tissue or high density polyethylene. The laminated sheet of material is provided with a substantially undistorted printed pattern disposed thereon. When the laminated sheet of material is utilized to wrap a floral grouping, the wrapped floral grouping may also contain a shredded material for cushioning the blooms of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item, such as a floral grouping is provided. The wrapping material has a bonding material on a surface so that, when the wrapping material is formed into a wrapper, the wrapper may be releasably attached to a mounting surface, such as a board or wall, by way of the bonding material.