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
