Patent ID: 6691457
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: A41G,A47G,A61P,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
A method for forming a decorative covering for a floral grouping, comprising the steps of:providing a sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface, an opening in the upper end thereof and a retaining space, the sleeve having a graphic image disposed on at least a portion thereof wherein the graphic image is visible on at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve, the graphic image being selected from the group consisting of a rendering of at least a portion of a masterpiece work of art, a rendering of at least a portion of a work of art of a Great Master, a rendering of at least a portion of a musical score and combinations thereof; providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion; disposing the floral grouping in the retaining space of the sleeve such that at least a portion of the bloom portion of the floral grouping is disposed adjacent the opening in the upper end of the sleeve and at least a portion of the stem portion of the floral grouping is substantially adjacent the lower end of the sleeve, thereby forming a decorative covering wherein the graphic image is prominently displayed on the decorative covering.