Abstract: A collapsible container having a deployed position in which articles may be positioned therewithin and a collapsed position for minimizing the profile of the container when not in use. The container is comprised of a wall member and a pair of bottom members including bottom panels and flaps which affix the bottom panels to the wall member. In the collapsed position, the bottom panels are stored within the outer confines of the wall member so that the profile of the container in the collapsed position is minimized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bulk bin box constructed from a unitary piece of cardboard folded into a substantial box shape having a top portion and bottom portion. The unitary piece of cardboard has adjacent the bottom portion at least two tabs on opposite sides of the box shape with each tab having a slot simultaneously intermeshing with the other tab. Automatic snap locking of the bottom of the box occurs on opening of the box from a folded or closed condition.

Abstract: A plant package for a live plant having a stem, roots and rooting medium surrounding the roots. The package comprises a self-supporting, light transmissive, sealed polymer shell having an internal surface defining a package interior. A shelf is provided on the internal surface, and defines first and second interior compartments for containing the roots and stem, respectively. An inner container is provided for the roots and rooting medium, and an outer container engaged with the internal surface is provided for the inner container. A divider is engaged with the stem and inner container and assists with the maintenance of the roots and rooting medium within the inner container.

Abstract: An apparatus for the efficient treatment of a live plant is provided. In particular, the apparatus can be used to treat a live plant before being packaged in a sealed container in which the plant can live without any of the care or maintenance that live plants normally require. The apparatus comprises a substantially sealed pressure vessel, a vacuum system, and a root treatment system. The substantially sealed pressure vessel receives the container having the rooting medium and the roots of the live plant maintained therein. The container also has a runoff opening therein. The vacuum system, which is connected to the pressure vessel, draws air through the pressure vessel and live plant and thereby removes a predetermined amount of fluid from the rooting medium via the runoff opening. The root treatment system then adds a predetermined amount of a root treatment solution to the rooting medium.

Abstract: The new cultivar Moonshadow is especially characterized by its broadleaf evergreen foliage which has pronounced yellow centers that cover the entire leaf except for narrow dark green margins, with the leaves inside the plant being of the same variegated color as the stem tips, thereby giving the plant as a whole a distinctive and striking light yellow appearance, accented delicately by the narrow green curled leaf margins.

Abstract: The new cultivar Thunderbolt is especially characterized by its broadleaf evergreen foliage which has pronounced irregular yellow centers that cover an area of the leaf around the midvein, with the leaves inside the plant being of the same variegated color as leaves on the stem tips, thereby giving the plant as a whole a distinctive and striking dark green appearance with jagged stripes and spots of yellow accenting the foliage. The plant is further characterized by its profuse display of yellow-green flowers in May.