a retainer for attaching a lid to a container in which a floral bouquet is arranged comprises a rigid shaft coupled to a flexible crossbar to form generally a t - shaped assembly . the crossbar is deformed and pushed into a groove on the underside of the lid . after that , the shaft is inserted into florist &# 39 ; s foam containing the floral arrangement so that the lid becomes a decorative and integral part of the arrangement . when the flowers have died , the retainer is removed from the lid and discarded . the empty container may be used with the lid to hold a variety of objects and things .