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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a nursery container for plants and the like. The nursery container includes a bottom, a side wall extending upward from the bottom, and a lip formed on an upper portion of the side wall. A first attachment component formed on the nursery container, preferably on the container lip. The first attachment component mates with a second attachment component for attaching an ancillary or attachable item to the nursery container. In one embodiment of the invention the first attachment component extends through a hole formed in the nursery container and includes a base located on an inside surface of the nursery container. A retaining flange is formed on the first attachment component at a location adjacent the outside surface of the container. The retaining flange and the base prevent the first attachment component from coming out the hole in the container. The first attachment component is preferably a locking member having a channel formed in it. The channel is adapted to receive a protruding boss formed on the second attachment component. The second component is attached to the ancillary item. The first and second attachment components can be either removable or non-removable depending on the intended use of the container. Various items can be attached to the nursery container using the present invention including, but not limited to, a placard for displaying information, a handle for carrying the nursery container, a hanger for hanging the nursery container, a bag for carrying promotional or plant care materials, and/or a stake for displaying information.

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First Claim