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
