Patent ID: 6022627
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: A01G,B65D,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A floral package, comprising:a sheet of material having an upper surface and a lower surface, the sheet of material having controlled atmosphere characteristics, the sheet of material further comprising a desiccant, an antimocrobial and at least one other element selected from the group consisting of a bonding material and a non-fogging agent, the bonding material disposed on at least one surface of the sheet of material; anda floral grouping comprising a bloom portion and a stem portion,wherein the sheet of material is wrapped about the floral grouping so as to encompass the bloom portion of the floral grouping and a substantial portion of the stem portion and the sheet of material sealed thereabout via the bonding material thereby sealing the floral grouping in the sheet of material such that the controlled atmosphere characteristics of the sheet of material in combination with the desiccant and the other element provide both a prolongation of the freshness of the floral grouping and optimal visual display of the floral grouping.