Fresh cut flower shipping/display container
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1. A container for accommodating fresh cut flowers, said container comprising:
- a shell including;
(1) a head portion enclosing an upper cavity;
(2) a base portion enclosing a lower cavity; and
(3) a trunk portion defining a plurality of parallel elongate channels for accommodating stems which project into said head portion to situate flowers carried by said stems in said upper cavity.
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Abstract
A flower container in accordance with the invention is characterized by a container shell comprised of a head portion, a base portion, and a connecting trunk portion. The trunk portion defines a plurality of parallel elongate channels, each dimensioned to accommodate one or more flower stems. First ends of the channels open into an upper cavity, defined by the head portion, dimensioned to accommodate flower blooms. Second ends of the channels open into a lower cavity defined by the shell base portion. The lower cavity is useful for accommodating an aqueous gel intended to contact the stem lower ends to nourish the flowers.
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1. A container for accommodating fresh cut flowers, said container comprising:
a shell including;
(1) a head portion enclosing an upper cavity;
(2) a base portion enclosing a lower cavity; and
(3) a trunk portion defining a plurality of parallel elongate channels for accommodating stems which project into said head portion to situate flowers carried by said stems in said upper cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A container for shipping and/or displaying fresh cut flowers, said container comprising:
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a first shell member configured to form an upper cavity and a lower cavity and having a plurality of elongate parallel channels extending between said cavities; and
a second shell member configured for mounting relative to said first shell member for movement between an open position and a closed position, said open position offering access enabling stems to be placed in said channels and flower blooms to be placed in said upper cavity, said closed position substantially sealing said channels and cavities to protect the contents therein. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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