Patent ID: 6810638
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a potted plant, the method comprising the steps of:providing a potted plant comprising a pot and a floral grouping disposed in the pot, the pot having a lower end, an upper rim and an outer peripheral surface; providing a sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an inner peripheral surface, and an outer peripheral surface, the sleeve initially having a flattened state and openable to an open position wherein the inner peripheral surface of the sleeve defines and encompasses an inner retaining space, the sleeve being tapered and sized to contain the pot and having a closed bottom in the lower end of the sleeve, and wherein the sleeve has a non-linear edge on the upper end thereof and wherein the sleeve is free of an upper portion which is sized to substantially surround and encompass the floral grouping; opening the sleeve into an open position thereby exposing the inner retaining space of the sleeve; and disposing the potted plant into the inner retaining space of the sleeve whereby the sleeve covers at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide a decorative cover for the potted plant.