Abstract: A device for packaging plants including a base, and a vertical column is mounted on the base and carries a generally conical sleeve support. A multiplicity of nested paper or plastic sleeves are carried by the sleeve support. A pedestal extends upwardly from the base through the conical support, as well as through the nested sleeves, and a platform is mounted on the upper end of the pedestal. With a potted plant supported on the platform, the innermost sleeve is drawn upwardly around the plant to bring the lower end of the sleeve into engagement with the rim of the pot to enclose the plant in the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for packaging elongated articles, such as plants and cut flowers, in a protective bag. The device includes a tubular frame having a generally horizontal section and a vertical section which is connected to one end of the horizontal section. A support is carried by the upper end of the vertical section and is adapted to support a plant to be packaged. One or more elongated open ended bags are initially positioned around the horizontal section of the frame, and the bag is then drawn upwardly around the plant that is supported on the support to package the plant.