A shipping carton (10) including a box assembly (12) and one or more floral grouping assemblies (18). The box assembly (12) has an inner surface (38) partially enclosing a retaining space (34). An adhesive (19) or cohesive is applied to at least a portion of the inner surface (38) of the box assembly (12). The floral grouping assemblies (18) are disposed in the retaining space (34) and a portion of each of the floral grouping assemblies (18) is removably and adhesively or cohesively connected to the box assembly (12) for preventing substantial movement of the floral grouping assemblies (18) during shipment.