Holder for an object in a floral display

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holder for an object associated with a floral display. The holder includes a stalk extending upwardly, and formed integrally and generally perpendicular with a support. The support at a distal portion forms a plurality of grooves for receiving a tie fastened to the object.

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       9 . A floral display, comprising: 
 a tray for containing a bed of porous material for supporting stems of plant cuttings; and    a holder with an ornament or a keepsake comprising a substantially vertical stalk, a support, and a tab at a free end of the support wherein the substantially vertical stalk extends upwardly from the tray and is formed integrally and generally transversely with the support, wherein the support at a distal portion is coupled to the tab and has a plurality of grooves for receiving a tie fastened to the ornament or keepsake.    
   
   
       10 . A floral display according to  claim 9  wherein the support extends perpendicular to the vertical stalk.  
   
   
       11 . A floral display according to  claim 9  wherein the tab has a substantially rectangular flat face.  
   
   
       12 . A floral display according to  claim 9 , wherein the tie is a wire, a string, or a cable.  
   
   
       13 . A floral display according to  claim 9 , wherein the distal portion forms four, substantially straight and parallel, grooves.  
   
   
       14 . A floral display according to  claim 9 , wherein the distal portion forms four angled or S-shaped grooves.  
   
   
       15 . A floral display according to  claim 9 , wherein the tab extends higher than the top of the support.  
   
   
       16 . A floral display according to  claim 9 , wherein the distal portion forms two-ten, substantially straight and parallel, grooves.