An Improved Flower Holder.
Year: 1898

page_text: Reprinted as amended in accordance with the decision of the Comptroller General,
dated the 20th day of September 1899.
I, NATHANIEL PALMER, of 76, Fetter Lane, London, Dealer in China, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improved flower holder consists of a block of terra cotta or any other suitable
substance, material or composition of any convenient size and shape having suitable
perforations made therein, wherein the stems of the flowers are inserted.
One or more of such blocks is or are placed in the well of a flower stand and in the
branches thereof or in a jardinère or vase or other receptacle for flowers and a sufficient
quantity of water is poured in after which the flowers are arranged in any desired
manner by placing their stems in the various perforations in each block. By this
means the flowers are prevented from being crushed together and sufficient space is
left for the circulation of air amongst them thus preserving their freshness and beauty
for a much longer period than when placed in water in the ordinary manner.
T: 0th day of Ontahan 1000
ELT & Co.,
Registered Patent Agents,
43, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London,
Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Flower Holder.
I, NATHANIEL PALMER, of 76, Fetter Lane, London, Dealer in China, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My improved flower holder is intended for use for cut flowers when placed in a
flower stand er other receptuele; and consists of a solid-or-hollow block of terra
cotta, wood, or any other suitable substance, material, or composition, of any
convenient size and shape, having suitable perforations made therein, wherein the
stems of the flowers are inserted.

page_text: One of such blocks is placed in each of the tubes or branches of a flower stand,
while another and larger block is placed in the dish or well of such stand. Or-such
block-or-blocks may be placed in-a-jardiniere, or vase, or other receptacle-for
flowers.
The blocks which are intended to be placed in the dish or well of the stand are
preferably made hollow, so as to ensure lightness, and in two or more pieces in order
to facilitate placing them in position.
When the blocks or holders have been placed in position a sufficient quantity of
water is poured into the stand or-other-receptacle, after which the flowers are arranged
in any desired manner by inserting their stems in the various perforations in each
block or holder. By this means the flowers are prevented from being crushed
together and sufficient space is left for the circulation of air amongst them, thus
preserving their freshness and beauty for a much longer period than when placed in
water in the ordinary manner.
In the accompanying drawings Figures 1, 1, shew views in sectional elevation
and plan of a hollow block made in two pieces for placing in the dish or well of a
flower stand; while Figures 2, 2ª, 3, 3, and 4,-4ª, shew similar views of various forms
of my invention suitable for placing in the branches or tubes of such stand that shewn
at Figs. 3, 3ª, being furnished with a knob or its equivalent, to facilitate placing it
in, or removing it from the stand.
This modification may be applied to any of the other forms of my invention if
desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
As a new and useful article of manufacture, a flower holder for use for cut flowers
when placed in a flower stand consisting of, a perforated block, which may be either
solid or hollow; of any convenient size and shape; made either in one, two or more
pieces; and either furnished or not with a knob or its equivalent, all substantially in
the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
Dated this 19th day of January 1800
ELT & Co.,
Registered Patent Agents,
43, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London,
Agents for Applicant.