Artificial flowers and method for their manufacture

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An artificial flower assembly is made from a unitary molded plastic stem with integral side sprigs and an integral calyx and with a coupling member also integral therewith. The coupling member may be a stud having an enlarged terminal portion extending beyond the base of the calyx or it may be a socket, in the base of the calyx. Fabric leaves in some species, preferably with brown edging and impressed veining are adhered, to the sprigs. A subassembly of fabric petals preferably, printed for veining where appropriate is made by loosely, mounting the petals on a plastic member preferably tubular. The tubular member is then mounted on the coupling member. For example it may be pushed on the …