Abstract: A flexible wire retainer for use in attaching a lid to an accompanying flower container while the container is being used to hold and display a flower arrangement. The wire retainer is formed into a special shape that includes a U-shaped portion that can be conveniently placed beneath and retained by a recess on the lid's underside. The retainer further includes a pair of integral shafts that can project through the container opening to engage and be supported by a conventional foam block located within the container.

Abstract: A retainer for attaching a lid to a container in which a floral bouquet is arranged comprises a rigid shaft coupled to a flexible crossbar to form generally a T-shaped assembly. The crossbar is deformed and pushed into a groove on the underside of the lid. After that, the shaft is inserted into florist's foam containing the floral arrangement so that the lid becomes a decorative and integral part of the arrangement. When the flowers have died, the retainer is removed from the lid and discarded. The empty container may be used with the lid to hold a variety of objects and things.