Method for wrapping a floral grouping

Abstract

A method for wrapping a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion.

1 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a floral grouping;   providing a wrapper having an open upper end, a closed lower end and a floral grouping retaining space extending therebetween;   disposing the floral grouping in the floral grouping retaining space of the wrapper whereby at least a portion of the floral grouping is encompassed by the wrapper to provide a wrapped floral grouping;   providing a preformed sleeve having a lower end, an upper end and a receiving space extending therebetween, the preformed sleeve tapered outwardly from the lower end toward a larger diameter at the upper end, the preformed sleeve having at least one detaching element provided therein for defining a detachable upper portion and a lower portion; and   disposing the wrapped floral grouping in the receiving space of the preformed sleeve whereby at least a portion of the lower portion of the preformed sleeve frictionally engages a portion of the wrapper and secures the wrapper in a stable position about at least a portion of the floral grouping.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the wrapper is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of paper, metal foil, polymeric material, cloth, burlap and laminations and combinations. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a preformed sleeve, the preformed sleeve is fabricated of a material having a thickness in the range of from about 0.1 mil to about 30 mil. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the lower end of the preformed sleeve is open. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the wrapper is formed of a fluid impermeable material. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of detaching the detachable upper portion of the preformed sleeve from the lower portion thereof whereby the lower portion of the preformed sleeve cooperates with the wrapper to provide a decorative cover for the floral grouping. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the lower end of the preformed sleeve is open. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the lower portion of the preformed sleeve further comprises a skirt portion having a non-linear upper peripheral edge. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a preformed sleeve, the lower portion of the preformed sleeve further comprises a skirt portion. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the skirt portion has a non-linear upper peripheral edge. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the preformed sleeve is fabricated of a material having a thickness in the range of from about 0.1 mil to about 30 mil. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the lower end of the preformed sleeve is open. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the wrapper is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of paper, metal foil, polymeric material cloth, burlap and laminations and combinations. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising the step of detaching the detachable upper portion of the preformed sleeve from the lower portion thereof whereby the lower portion of the preformed sleeve cooperates with the wrapper to provide a decorative cover for the floral grouping. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of disposing the wrapped floral grouping in the tubular sleeve, the detaching element is disposed adjacent an upper end of the wrapper.