Abstract: An underwater flower stem cutter having a U-shaped frame adapted to fit into a mobile flower container which is partially filled with water. Securing means are arranged on a wall of the frame for securing it to a wall of the container in a position in which the frame is partially submerged in the water but is slightly spaced from the floor of the container. The securing means comprise an L-shaped bracket arranged across a rear wall of the frame with thumb screws extending through the bracket to secure the U-shaped frame to the container wall. A stem locator is secured to the frame in a submerged condition and substantially parallel with the floor. The locator comprises a pair of spaced arms extending from a body portion. Said arm are laterally separated by a cutting edge. A pair of pusher rollers are respectively arranged above and below the locator and are adapted to reciprocate transversely of the spaced arms.

Abstract: An assembly for storage of floral items or the like which includes a housing made up of stepped side walls, a rear wall, a front wall section at each step and top wall sections at each step. At least one container is located at each step, preferably received in an opening defined by the top wall section thereat. The containers define at least one water drain opening therein which is associated with a water drain system and with appropriate controls for maintaining water within the container or draining same therefrom. A cut item separator support may be provided within the containers for dividing the inside of the containers into a plurality of compartments for the receipt of floral items therein and for water-free transfer of foliage from one container to another.