IMPROVEMENTS IN FLOWER-POTS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JAMES CRUTE, Warehouseman, of N° 5 Chancery Lane in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN FLOWER-POTS to be as follows:-
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My Improvements in flower-pots consist in constructing them with a concave
bottom in which I form several, perforations. The advantages arising from this
method of construction are, more complete drainage and ventilation, economy of
'crocks' only a small quantity being used in each pot, exclusion of insects and
worms, and freedom from clogging when 'plunged.'
The pot is specially adapted for blooming Chrysanthemums.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES CRUTE, Warehouseman, of N° 5 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN FLOWER-POTS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
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This Invention consists in constructing flower pots with concave bottoms,
provided with several perforations, the principal objects being to provide more
perfect drainage, economize "crocks," to lessen evaporation and facilitate repotting.
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood, I hereto annex
a sheet of drawings illustrative thereof.
Figure 1 represents elevation of my improved pot. Figure 2 a section thereof.
Figure 3 view of underside, and Figure 4 detail of the cap.
The pot, as will be seen from Figures 1 and 3, is similar to an ordinary pot in
general outline, only somewhat straighter in the sides, whereby the holding capacity
is increased. The bottom A is concave and is perforated for drainage at the points
marked a, the centre a¹ being considerably larger to facilitato repotting, and give
more perfect ventilation. The lower outer edge B is notched at the points marked C
so that the pots may be placed on the ground, boards or other material, commonly
used to stand pots on being dispensed with.
Over the centre of the concave bottom I place an inverted saucer or cap E,
perforated as shewn in plan view Figure 4.
When it is desired to remove the plant, all that is necessary is to place the pot
over an upright stick pointed enough to enter the bottom hole and by pressing the
cap, the earth is forced upwards in a perfect ball. A little gentle pressure will
loosen the earth and the pot will then slip down the stick, leaving the earth and
plant intact, whereby the latter does not run any risk of sustaining damage by
being turned upside down.
Pots constructed as herein shewn, afford a perfect protection against insicts and
worms, they do not clog when "plunged," and are therefore specially adapted for
blooming Chrysanthemums, Roses, Azalias, Camellias, and all specimen plants.
Thorough ventilation is secured, and the evaporation lessened, thereby inducing
a healthier and more vigorous growth.
My improved pot can be constructed in the common form at a very slight
increase in cost upon those now in use, and can moreover be applied to all kinds of
rustic and fancy flower pots.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and the manner in which the same is or may be used or carried into
practice, I would observe in conclusion that what I claim, is
1. The construction of flower-pots with perforated concave bottoms, substantially
as and for the purpose herein shewn and described.
2. The use of the inverted saucer or cap E, in manner substantially as herein
shewn and described.
Dated this 19th day of February 1885.
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Petitioner.