Patent ID: 6189290
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a potted plant, comprising:providing a potted plant comprising a floral grouping disposed in a pot, the pot having a lower end, an upper rim and an outer peripheral surface;providing a sleeve comprising:a base having an upper end, a lower end, an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, the base having a flattened state wherein the inner surface of the base defines and encompasses an inner retaining space, an opening being formed through the upper end of the base in communication with the inner retaining space, the base sized and tapered to fit the outer peripheral surface of the pot and having a closed bottom and a drainage element in the base and the base having a non-linear edge on the upper end thereof and wherein the sleeve is free of an upper portion extending upwardly from the non-linear edge of the upper end; anddisposing the potted plant in the inner retaining space of the base of the sleeve with the lower end of the pot positioned upon the closed bottom of the base and with the base covering at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide a cover for the potted plant.