The term used to refer to an ornamental container used to hold a pot containing a growing plant. Derived from the french cacher, 'to hide'. Found on http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-terms-c.html
Ornamental container for a pot holding a growing plant, usually without a drainage hole. The name is derived from the French cacher (to hide). See jardinieres Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php