Container for decorative grass

Abstract

A container liner comprising a backing, a porous covering, a seed carrier interposed between the backing and the covering, and a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that upon germination the seeds will sprout through the porous covering to form a soft, natural, protective cushion for objects, such as candies or Easter eggs. The container liner is sufficiently flexible so that the container liner can be easily manipulated to substantially conform to the interior contour of the container.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A liner for a container, comprising: 
 a backing having a first side and a second side;    a porous covering connected to the second side of backing;    a seed carrier disposed between the backing and the covering, the seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material; and    a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that, upon germination, the seeds will sprout through the covering so as to form a natural tuft.    
     
     
         2 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the backing has a bonding material disposed thereon.  
     
     
         3 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the porous covering is a film provided with a plurality of perforations.  
     
     
         4 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the porous covering is a cloth.  
     
     
         5 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the seed carrier is a spongy cellulose material.  
     
     
         6 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the seed carrier is a gel.  
     
     
         7 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the seeds are winter wheat.  
     
     
         8 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the seeds are fern seeds.  
     
     
         9 . The liner of  claim 1  further comprising a central opening extending therethrough.  
     
     
         10 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the bonding material is an adhesive.  
     
     
         11 . A container in combination with a liner for lining an interior surface of the container, the liner comprising: 
 a backing having a first side and a second side;    a porous covering connected to the second side of backing;    a seed carrier disposed between the backing and the covering, the seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material; and    a plurality of seeds embedded between the backing and the porous covering such that, upon germination, the seeds will sprout through the porous covering so as to form a natural tuft.    
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the backing is bondably connected to the interior of the container.  
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the backing is a film.  
     
     
         14 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the porous covering is a film provided with a plurality of perforations.  
     
     
         15 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the porous covering is a cloth.  
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the seeds are embedded in a seed carrier disposed between the backing and the porous covering, the seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material.  
     
     
         17 . The combination of  claim 16  wherein the seed carrier is a spongy cellulose material.  
     
     
         18 . The combination of  claim 16  wherein the seed carrier is a gel.  
     
     
         19 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the seeds are winter wheat.  
     
     
         20 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the seeds are fern seeds.  
     
     
         21 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising a central opening extending therethrough.  
     
     
         22 . The combination of  claim 21  further comprising: 
 a floral holding material disposed within the central opening of the liner whereby the liner extends about the floral holding material.  
 
     
     
         23 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the bonding material is an adhesive.