Floriculture Test Questions 1-100

Which of the following is not one of the top 10 nursery growing states?

Louisiana

A typical _____ arrangement might contain a fully open flower.

Oriental

Floral designs as we arrange them today are a blend of two styles:

Oriental and European

Successful advertising to a target audience is based on the three profit "Ps." Which of the followng is not part of the three profit "Ps?"

Pleasant; persistent, planned, persuasive

The _____ (or art) are rules and guidelines to help a floral designer create a beautiful composition.

Principles of Design

Wet conditions are also ideal for plants to become infected with soil-borne diseases such as:

Rhizoctonia, Pythium

What is the major insect problem related to Boston Fern?

Spider Mites

A circular arrangement is a type of freestanding arrangement that can be seen from all sides.

TRUE

Another term for a chenille stem is a pipe cleaner.

TRUE

Adding soil amendments to growing medium can improve which of the following?

Composition and ability to drain

An arangement's maximum height depends on the type of plant material, them, container, and artistic expression of the client.

FALSE

If the pH of the growing medium is too low, the quickest remedy is the injection of acids into the irrigation system.

FALSE

Nosegays, developed by the French and the forerunner of today's wedding bouquets, were developed to provide a fragrant, handheld decoration during social events.

FALSE

The chemical process known as cellular respiration is the same as photosynthesis.

FALSE

The perianth is essential to the reproductive functions of the flower.

FALSE

Xylem is only located in the roots and leaves.

FALSE

The first written design principles (rules) were established by the:

French

Drypacked flowers are flowers that are cooled very quickly at the grower and kept cool throughout the shipping process.

TRUE

Foliage plants are grown and sold for their beautiful colored leaves and stems.

TRUE

Interiorscape plants do not need large quantities of fertilizer and should only be fertilized in the spring and summer.

TRUE

The two best times to harvest are late afternoon and morning.

TRUE

An arrangement of flowers in which the flowers have all fallen to the outer ring is commonly referred to as:

a doughnut arrangement

As part of the conditioning process, flowers should ramain at room temperature for two to three hours for what purpose?

absorb preservatives

There are three main ingredients in floral preservatives. Which of the following is not one of these?

algaecide

What areas are in landscape horticulture?

all areas that deal with the production and use of plants to make our outdoor environment more appealing

Which of the following is not considered a good characteristic of a good propagation medium?

allows easy movement within container

Hanging method, covering method, treating with glycerin, pressing, making potpourri and commercial freeze drying are all methods to _____ or _____ plant materials.

dry, preserve

_____ is achieved in an arrangement by creating an accent or focal point.

emphasis

According to The Retail Florists Business, included in the list of traditional rules to achieve food design are all but one of the following. Which one is not included?

even numbers should be used in an arrangement with fewer than 10 flowers

The male part of the flower is the pistil.

false

What ingredient related to city water causes leaf tip browning in spider plant leaves?

flouride

Daisies should be cut:

fully open

____ and ____ fuel plant growth.

glucose, fructose

The historic placements of three flowers in an oriental design signifies _____, _____, and _____.

heaven, man, earth

When growing orchids, a hyrgrometer is used to measure:

humidity

The offspring of two plants of the same or related species that differ genetically is said to be a:

hybrid

Which of the following statements is true?

neither answer is correct

Plants are complex organisms made of _____ consisting of _____ and _____.

organs, tissue, cells

Which of the following is no considered one of the general categories of nursery grown plants?

ornamental ferns

The plant has four main structures: ____, ____, leaves, and flowers.

roots, stem

A good alternative for perlite, this material provides aeration in the root media.

sand

When the pollen of a plant pollinates a flower on the same plant, it is called:

self-pollination

When studying the floral decorations of the earliest cultures, one learns that the Egyptians valued ___ and ___.

simplicity and repetition

The design element ___ allows each flower to be seen in the design and creates a vital, interesting aspect withing the design.

space

The flower typically consists of four different parts: Sepals, petals, ____, and ____.

stamens, pistil

The pistil has three main parts. They are:

stigma, style, ovary

Which of the following is not one of the three broad categories of form?

symmetric

An arrangement may be composed of _____ or _____ balance.

symmetrical, asymmetrical

Three of the following four factors are important when considering water quality for fresh flowers. Which is not?

temperature

What is horticulture?

the culture of plants for food, comfort, and beauty

____ is the ability of seeds to germinate under different conditions and still produce healthy seedlings.

vigor

The right conditions for seed germination are light or darkness _____, _____, and _____.

water, oxygen, favorable temperatures

Pesticides are used to help control:

weeds, insects, diseases and other organisms that can damage crops

The conductive tissue in the stem that transports water and minerals from roots to the leaves is called the:

xylem

The pH refers to the relative concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution and ranges from 1 to 14; ___ being acidic, ___ being neutral, ___ being alkaline.

1-6, 7, 8-14

Wire sizes most often used by florists vary from ___ to ___.

18-30

What temperature range will cause chilling injury to plants?

35-45 degrees F

The pH range most suitable for Camellias is:

5.0 to 5.5

The minimum optimum temperature for poinsettia growth is:

60 degrees F

The ideal temperature range for interiorscape plants is:

70 to 80 F during day and 60-65 F at night

Flowers are ____ percent water.

90

The growth regulator often used to control marketable plant height of potted tulips, dahlias, and lilies is:

A-rest

What style has three major placements of flowers or branches?

Japanese

A line mass design has a linear aspect and massed central area. It is a combination of the ___ line style and the ___ mass style.

Japanese and European

Which of the following are considered freestanding greenhouses?

All (quonset greenhouse, gothic arch greenhouse, freestanding uneven-span greenhouse)

Who added dried flowers or grains to fresh floral designs?

American

Factors which enable a floral designer to develop a dominant impact for an event include:

Both of these (adding a focal point, having dominant plant materials)

_____ is best achieved when the design is arranged from back of the container toward the front. This gives the arrangement a feeling of _____ and _____.

balance, visual depth, support

The ideal stage to cut the majority of flowers is just:

before the flower is fully open

Which of the following four is not considered a plant disease problem?

calyx wilt

____ enters through the stomata and is available to the ____ in the cells.

carbon dioxide, chlorphyll

A weakness associated with the ratio mark-up method of pricing includes all of the following except one. Which should not be included?

changes in wholesale prices

What are pesticides?

chemical materials used to kill pests

The primary pigment involved in the manufacture of food is:

chlophyll

The harnessing of light energy is made possible by pigments found in:

chlorplast

All of the following are related to servicing a wedding except one. Which should not be included?

coordinating the throwing of the bouquet

The collection of petals on a flower is referred to as the:

corolla

Which of the following is a common term used to describe hiding the elements that hold the design together, such as taping?

cover your mechanics

A cluster of flowers on a stem is a(n):

inflorence

The basic European floral designs have become known as _____ arrangements.

mass

A naturalistic design is an arrangement that looks like a:

miniature landscape

The flower stem is known as the:

pedicel

Together, the sepals and the petals are called the:

perianth

Flower preservatives should be used when conditioning flowers for which of the following reasons?

prevent bacterial growth

Which of the following is the primary reason for keeping flower buckets clean?

prevent bacterial growth

_____ in an arrangement is accomplished by the scaling of flowers toward the focal point and is achieved by the use of flowers of varying size.

proportion

In all design work, the floral designer is striving for emphasis, balance, _____, _____, _____, and unity.

proportion, harmony, rhythm

If a florist were limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be:

pruning shears and wire cutters

Which of the following is not a direct result of light intensity and duration in greenhouse crops?

radiation

The major flower colors of an African violet include:

red, purple, blue, pink, and white

Other floral design patterns that may be constructed by a florist are the ____, inverted T, ____, and free form.

right triangle, vertical

As roots grow, their tips are protected from coarse soil. This is accomplished by a mass of cells called the _____.

root cap

The flowers and leaves of a rose are mottled and streaked with silver, and dusty black droppings have collected. This damage is indictive of:

thrips

When creating an arrangement, there is value in using both glossy and varied textures. What is the role of the varied texture?

to hold attention

A rose that is beginning to wilt can be revived in a three step process if detected early enough.

true

Adventitious roots begin from the stem or a leaf.

true

Spring bulb flowers such as ___, ___, or ___, may be harvested in the bud stage.

tulips, daffodils, iris

How is the size of a casket spray determined?

type of casket

A symmetrical design will appear to be the same on each side of a ____ center line.

vertical

The quality of seed used is very important to greenhouse growers. Seed quality refers to both ____ and ____.

viability, vigor