Floral Certification Answers

Which wire gauge is best suited to support roses, carnations & chrysanthemums.

#20 and #22

An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator at is

38-40 F

Aspidistra elatior

Cast Iron Plant

Aglanoema

Chinese evergreen

Dracaena fragans 'Massangeana'

Corn Plant

In refrigerating fresh product, a combination of low temperature & high humidity helps... A. reduce water lost by transpiration B. slow down maturity C. reduce microbial growth and development D. all of the above E. none of the above

D. All of the above

Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps A. increase water uptake B. maximize the freshness of product C. keep the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container, if the cut is slanted D. all of the above E. none of the above

D. All of the above

storage or shipment of flowers out of water.

Dry Pack

Spathiphyllum

Peace Lily

Layering and terracing are similar design techniques that place similar materials horizontally on top of each other (t/f)

True

Ficus benjamina

Weeping Fig

A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line"

asymmetrical design

The impression of being stable and self- supported.

balance

involves firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit.

bundling

The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size & texture to create a flowering effect

cascade design

The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.

conditioning

A #16 gauge wire is thinner than a #28 gauge wire.

false

Abstract designs must contain a single focal point

false

Adding white to a color lightens its tone

false

Number 40 ribbon would be appropriate for a corsage bow

false

Since the growers and wholesalers have processed the cut flowers, it is not necessary for the retail florist to process their flowers

false

Since the growers and wholesalers have processed the cut flowers, it is not necessary for the retail florist to process their flowers

false

The focal point on the corsage is where the smallest flower is placed.

false

The most commonly used wire gauges for a corsage design is #16 & #18.

false

Varying height of flowers should be used in a pave arrangement

false

The floral material having an "airy" look to create the finishing touch is

filler

A chemical preparation used to make cut flowers last longer.

floral perservative

A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers.

floral preservative

The location within a design that attracts the most attention; center of interest.

focal point

Used to create focal point with unusual & distinctive shapes

form flowers

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups, that emphasizes forms and lines.

formal/linear design

A design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center is called

framing

Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin.

hairpin method

Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower & a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower.

hook method-N

A citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.

hydrating solution

The brightness or darkness of a hue describes its

intensity

Combination of both natural & manmade materials in an unnatural manner to create new images.

interpretive design

The level of light received on a plant surface is called

light intensity

Construct a corsage so it is as _______________ as possible.

lightweight

Flowers that function to create the linear outline of a design.

line flower

Used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement.

line flowers

Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement outline.

mass flowers

Flowers used to fill in a design.

mass flowers

The supplies, materials, & methods that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement are called

mechanics

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.

parallel design

A design technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation of depth

pave design

the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, & sunlight into food for plants.

photosynthesis

Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx & bent downward along the stem

piercing method

The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement to form rounded hills is called

pillowing

Red, Yellow, Blue

primary colors

the act of cutting flower stems properly and providing them the proper treatments at any stage of the distribution process.

processing

The relationship between the flowers, foliage & container

proportion

Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.

respiration

The relationship between the completed arrangement & its location.

scale

Two primary colors combined in equal amounts.

secondary colors

A hue darken by the addition of black forms a

shade

Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement.

skeleton flowers

the measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue

tone

The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.

transpiration

A cause of bent neck in cut flowers is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.

true

A retail florist sells floral goods and services to the final customer.

true

A round design is the easiest design for a beginner because it does not require the establishment of a focal point.

true

A symmetrical arrangement is a formal, equilateral triangular design.

true

Adding a floral preservative to the water is very effective in extending the life of fresh flowers.

true

An important feature of a vegetative design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.

true

Cut floral materials benefit from floral preservatives that lower the water PH.

true

Dieffenbachia is also known as Dumb Cane

true

Ethylene is a colorless, odorless gas that helps prolong the life of a flower. (t/f)

true

Ficus Elastica is also known as a Rubber Plant.

true

Filler Flowers are types of flowers used to complete a design.

true

Form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement.

true

Intermediate Colors is the combining of equal amounts of a primary color & adjacent secondary color.

true

One purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in flower arrangement

true

Radial stem placement creates rhythm in which the lines appear to be parallel in the design.

true

Remove all foliage from the stem that will be below the water level helps prevent bacterial growth.

true

Respiration is a breaking-down plant process in which stored food reserves in the plant are converted into energy.

true

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide color & focal point near the rim of the container in a waterfall design.

true

The Japanese style of floral arrangement is known as Ikebana, which is characterized by their linear forms.

true

The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is 28

true

The color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors.

true

The element of line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement.

true

The placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group existing in a "stair-stepped manner " in order to create depth.

true

The proper use of color is another important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.

true

Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from a plant.

true

Tropical cut floral materials need to be kept at the same temperatures as other cut materials

true

Value describes the lightness or darkness of a hue.

true

length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by a customer.

vase life

Naturalistic design style in which flowers & plant material are placed as they would grow in nature.

vegetative design