A container assembly including, a carton base having a substantially planar bottom surface, a lid having a top surface and a plurality of sidewalls extending therefrom. The lid is releasably engaged with the carton base and forms an interior space when engaged with the carton base. The top surface of the lid includes: a plurality of raised platforms, each raised platform having a substantially planar top surface, and a plurality of channels extending between each of the raised platforms such that each of the plurality of channels continuously extends to a perimeter of the lid. Additionally, the carton base is formed of three distinct laminate layers, with at least one of the laminate layers including a resin and a board weight of 200 g/m.sup.2 to 300 g/m.sup.2.

A plant transportation system includes a vase and a sealant receptacle. The vase includes a mouth, a throat and a reservoir. The sealant receptacle is housed in the throat. The sealant receptacle closes the throat from allowing items therethrough except through the sealant receptacle. The sealant receptacle is configured to allow stems therethrough, and retentively hold sealant therein all around occupant stems from the top and from the bottom.

A plant transportation apparatus enables the shipment of multiple plants such as flowers in a single container. The plants are held in place by a cap. It is contemplated that the apparatus could move small or large quantities of plants.

Various floral wrapper systems to hold plant/floral arrangements are provided. In one version, the floral wrapper includes a protective outer sheet; and a decorative inner sheet affixed to the inner surface of the protective outer sheet. The protective outer sheet can be folded about the decorative inner sheet to form a pocket for supporting a floral arrangement therein. In another version, the floral wrapper includes a first sheet with a portion removed to form a side and a second sheet with a portion removed to form a side. The first and second sheets are affixed to each other with the first and second sheets partially overlapping each other and with the formed side of the first sheet and the formed side of the second sheet aligned along a line. Additional sheets can be added to modify the structure and ornamental appearance of the floral wrapper.

The invention provides a device and method for quickly, easily and accurately removing flowers or buds from a plant stem in a single step by using a device that is a cover or partial cover for a bucket or container that can be attached and removed from the bucket or container, and the device further providing one or more substantially rigid grooves or shaped edges and pressing an herb or stem of herbs or plants firmly into and against the one or more grooves or shaped edges utilizing a method according to the invention to permit stripping or removing the flower(s) or bud(s) that are attached to the plant or herb stem in a single step. In a preferred aspect, the invention provides such devices and methods that include a device having a plurality of grooves or shaped edges that can efficiently catch and strip buds or flowers from herbs or plants.

A method of packaging a botanical arrangement includes sliding an inner container holding the botanical arrangement into a front opening of an outer container. The inner container has a flanged portion, and the outer container has a track system configured such that the flanged portion of the inner container engages with the track system of the outer container during the sliding. In addition, the method includes closing the front opening of the outer container by lifting a hinged front panel of the outer container.

Provided are a functional film capable of efficiently adsorbing and decomposing ethylene, a functional container, and a method for retaining freshness of a plant or a food.

The functional film of the present invention is obtained in the following manner: a substance having a catalytic capability of decomposing ethylene is added in a plastic film material having an ethylene adsorption effect, or applied to or deposited on a surface of the plastic film material. The functional container of the present invention is obtained in the following manner: a substance having a catalytic capability of decomposing ethylene is added in a plastic material having an ethylene adsorption effect, or applied to or deposited on a surface of the plastic material. Alternatively, the functional container of the present invention is obtained in the following manner: a substance having a catalytic capability of decomposing ethylene is added in a plastic material having an ethylene adsorption effect, and the mixture is molded into a predetermined shape, or the plastic material is molded into a predetermined shape, and the substance is then applied to or deposited on a surface of the plastic material. The method for retaining freshness according to the present invention includes the step of adsorbing and decomposing or/and discharging ethylene generated from a plant or the like using the functional film or the functional container.

A method and system for delicate blooming flowers and fruits marketing them as home fragrance and home dcor product. Including natural grown flower(s) and/or fruit(s) infused with liquids with moisturizing, scent enhancing, preserving and nourishing abilities. Placing aforementioned flower(s) and or fruit(s) in a uniquely shaped transparent display container with the base of each flower and fruit infused and casted until a predetermined level in a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin with nourishing and containing abilities and closing the display container with a cover. The comprise of the display container, resin or gel, infused flower(s) or fruit(s), cover and optional insert device are then shipped either directly to retailers for sale or e-commerce sale and mail delivery.

An apparatus, method and system for use in the shipment, delivery, and display of flowers. The apparatus comprises a preferably translucent enclosure with a lid, housing a removable tray assembly. The removable trays have aligned openings for the insertion of flower stems. The enclosure itself is configured to be stacked conveniently on a pallet for bulk shipment and delivery. The system and method comprise providing an interface for users to order flowers contained in the enclosure and delivering the enclosure with a customized multimedia electronic greeting.

Various floral wrapper systems to hold plant/floral arrangements are provided. In one version, the floral wrapper includes a protective outer sheet; and a decorative inner sheet affixed to the inner surface of the protective outer sheet. The protective outer sheet can be folded about the decorative inner sheet to form a pocket for supporting a floral arrangement therein. In another version, the floral wrapper includes a first sheet with a portion removed to form a side and a second sheet with a portion removed to form a side. The first and second sheets are affixed to each other with the first and second sheets partially overlapping each other and with the formed side of the first sheet and the formed side of the second sheet aligned along a line. Additional sheets can be added to modify the structure and ornamental appearance of the floral wrapper.