Wrapper for a floral grouping formed of a sheet of material having a contoured configuration

Abstract

A wrapper for a floral grouping includes a sheet of material having a contoured configuration such that the wrapper formed therefrom has a contoured configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping, as well as methods for making same. The sheet of material may be constructed of waxed tissue, non-waxed tissue or a tissue substitute, such as a tissue having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially trapezoidal configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, the decorative wrapper having a substantially frusto-conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped configuration such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         7 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially triangular configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, the decorative wrapper having a substantially conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 7  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 7  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped configuration such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         13 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of a polymeric film having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially trapezoidal configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, wherein the decorative wrapper is provided with a substantially frusto-conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped edge such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         19 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of a polymeric film having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially triangular configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, wherein the decorative wrapper is provided with a substantially conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped configuration such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         25 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of non-waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially trapezoidal configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, wherein the decorative wrapper is provided with a frusto-conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 25  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 25  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 25  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped configuration such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         31 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a floral grouping having a bloom portion and a stem portion;    providing a sheet of material formed of non-waxed tissue wherein the sheet of material is provided with a substantially triangular configuration, the sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side;    placing the floral grouping on the upper surface of the sheet of material; and    wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping to provide a decorative wrapper for the floral grouping, wherein the decorative wrapper is provided with a substantially conical configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping.    
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, the sheet of material is provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof.  
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 32  wherein, in the step of wrapping the sheet of material about the floral grouping, the sheet of material is secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material.  
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 31  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a linear configuration.  
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 31  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a non-linear configuration such that an upper end of the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is linear in three-dimensions.  
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 31  wherein, in the step of providing the sheet of material, at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material is provided with a scalloped configuration such that the decorative wrapper formed therefrom is provided with a scalloped upper end.  
     
     
         37 . A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping, the decorative wrapper comprising a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side, the sheet of material having a substantially trapezoidal configuration such that when the sheet of material is formed into the decorative wrapper about a floral grouping, the decorative wrapper is provided with a substantially frusto-conical configuration with closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping disposed therein.  
     
     
         38 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 37  wherein the sheet of material is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of waxed tissue, a non-waxed tissue, and a polymeric film having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue.  
     
     
         39 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 38  wherein the sheet of material is further provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof such that the sheet of material may be secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material, thereby holding the sheet of material in the configuration of the decorative wrapper.  
     
     
         40 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 38  wherein at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material are provided with linear, non-linear or scalloped configurations.  
     
     
         41 . A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping, the decorative wrapper comprising a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side, the sheet of material having a substantially triangular configuration such that when the sheet of material is formed into the decorative wrapper about a floral grouping, the decorative wrapper is provided with a substantially conical configuration with closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping disposed therein.  
     
     
         42 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 41  wherein the sheet of material is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of waxed tissue, a non-waxed tissue, and a polymeric film having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue.  
     
     
         43 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 41  wherein the sheet of material is further provided with a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof such that the sheet of material may be secured about the floral grouping via the bonding material, thereby holding the sheet of material in the configuration of the decorative wrapper.  
     
     
         44 . The decorative wrapper of  claim 41  wherein at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides of the sheet of material are provided with linear, non-linear or scalloped configurations.