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Louisiana Florist
Retail Florist license Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In geometric design how is the basic skeletal structure established? | By placement of first three stems |
| Geometric design: 1st stem establishes | Height |
| Geometric design: 2nd stem establishes | Width in one direction and may often be horizontal |
| Geometric: 3rd stem establishes | Overall size or width |
| A design created by forming a skeletal right triangle in your container | Asymmetrical triangle |
| Asymmetrical triangle: #1 longest stem placed at the | Back left side |
| Asymmetrical triangle: # 2 longest stem placed at the | Bottom right |
| Asymmetrical triangle: shorter flowers are used to | Fill in between |
| This is determined by how it fits the results that the designer is trying to accomplish | Suitability |
| 3 things to consider when choosing a container | Fit/weight, pleasure to use, and adaptability to various designs |
| How are filler flowers used? | To fill in an arrangement |
| Line flowers are "out" and establish | Pattern |
| Mass flowers are used "toward the | Focal area |
| Form flowers are used "at" the | Focal point |
| Why do designers use a combination of flower forms in an arrangement? | Create texture and interest; prevent monotomy |
| How are foliage forms classified? | According to shape |
| This type of foliage adds strength, vitality and enhances line | Line foliage |
| Volume and weight are added to an arrangement by this type of foliage | Mass foliage |
| The value of this foliage is found in its distinctive shapes and brilliant color | Form foliage |
| This type of foliage is used primarily for background and to fill in an arrangement | Filler foliage |
| this stage determines the post harvest lasting quality of floral material | Production |
| What is the recommended relative humidity for most flowers stored in a refrigerator? | 90% |
| The cooler temperature that accommodates most flowers | 38 degrees |
| The temperature needed for most tropicals | 55 - 60 degrees |
| What is the general rule for the gauge size of wire? | The larger the number, the smaller the wire |
| What are the wire gauge numbers? | 16-30 |
| The general length of floral wire | 18 inches |
| What is the wiring method for roses and tulips? | Piercing |
| What is the wiring method for fuji mums, orchids, sunflowers, gerbera daisy? | Hair pin method |
| What is the wiring method for carnations? | Hook method |
| What is the wiring method for cala lily? | Insertion |
| What are two important things to consider when selecting the bride's bouquet? | Bride's gown and stature |
| Where is the weight positioned in a round bouquet? | Top |
| What effect does one strive to achieve in a round bouquet? | Dome effect |
| The wire gauges used for wedding work | 22-24 |
| What type of ceremony is a cascade bouquet usually used for? | Formal |
| How is a cascade bouquet constructed? | Center circle attached to handle then lower garland |
| How is a crescent bouquet constructed? | Center circular grouping and two garlands |
| When is a triangular cascade bouquet used? | Formal cathedral wedding |
| How many components are assembled to create a triangular cascade? | Center circular and 3 garlands(4 pieces) |
| Corsages are considered to be | Living jewelry |
| Name the common shapes for corsages | Crescent, triangular and round |
| What gauge wire is used for corsages | 28 |
| How was the term glamelia derived? | From gladiolus and camelia |
| What establishes the skeletal line of a spray? | Placement of first three stems |
| These types of flowers are placed at the center or focal point of a sympathy design | Mass flowers |
| What effect is most desirable in a sympathy design? | Oval |
| What are the important factors for building standing sprays? | Be sure the easel is strong enough and properly anchored |
| The wire gauges used for funeral work | 24-26 |
| The types of picks that should be used to secure flowers in the funeral spray | Wooden |
| The wiring method most used for funeral work | Hook method |
| What is the most prominent floral arrangement at a funeral? | Casket cover spray |
| In the design for a casket cover, the family's what is given the first consideration? | Preference |
| The casket piece is generally fashioned to | Soften the lines of the casket |
| What is the height of the flowers in the casket piece to easily fit into the coach? | 10-12 inches |
| When designing a basket for a funeral, you should use approximately this amount of material behind the handle of the basket | 1/4 |
| How far above the handle should the flower be that establishes the height of the arrangement? | 6 inches |
| Where should the focal point be in the funeral basket? | The upper edge of the basket rim, where all stems converge |
| What designs should be avoided in a funeral spray? | Round, bunched designs; or long narrow ones |
| How should the blossoms be placed in a funeral spray? | The buds and smaller flowers should be toward the outer sides and the more open blossoms and bow at the focal point |
| What effect are you trying to achieve in the funeral spray? | A mound effect |
| What effect are you trying to avoid in the funeral spray? | Flat |
| What is a prominent rule for funeral sprays where few blossoms are used? | Use one color |
| In funeral sprays, when using a few blossoms, you should avoid this area for the bow | Middle |
| What amount of greenery should be used in spray with few blossoms? | An amount proportioned to the number of flowers |
| What color bow should be avoided in a spray when blossoms are fully open or few in number? | Contrasting color |
| What should the bow in the spray accomplish? | It should give appearance that it is tying all the blossoms together |
| When a non-draining container is used how much gravel should be added | one inch to the bottom |
| This is absolutely necessary for plant growth | Light |
| Use of this can help plant growth | Humidifier |
| What will help overcome the stress of low humidity? | Misting plants with water |
| How often should you fertilize most house plants? | Once a month |
| How old is this oriental culture of creating nature in miniature? | Hundreds of years old |
| Name 2 professions regulated by the commission that apply to you | Retail florist and wholesale florist |
| How many licensed florist should there be in a floral business? | 1 |
| How often should a vending machine be monitored and watered? | Once a day |
| What are 2 reasons we are licensed in LA? | Quality of design and to monitor for quarantine |
| Why are red, blue and yellow called primary colors? | They are the center colors on the color wheel and the three colors from which all others are made |
| What happens when you mix two primary colors? | A secondary color is produced |
| What is achieved when strong chroma-vivid or darker values are placed toward the focal area and weaker pastel colors are placed to the outside? | Balance |
| The more dominant the color, the less it is used | Proportion |
| Who is the commissioner of agriculture? | 9/ 2014 - Mike Strain |
| What is the department that monitors licensing of florists? | Horticulture Department |
| Name 2 other occupations licensed by the department | Nursery stock dealer, Cut flower dealer |
| What is a vending machine? | Any climate controlled mechanical, electric, or electronic self-service device which dispenses flowers upon insertion of payment |
| What is the maximum number of vending machines that can be operated by one business? | Five |
| What should be properly displayed on the vending machine? | The name, address and telephone number of the licensed florist |
| What is the fee for the retail florist exam? | $50 (9/2014) |
| What is the license fee for retail florists? | $75 (9/2014) |
| The wire gauge used for general arrangements | 20-26 |
| What type of common bugs infect house plants? | Mealy bugs |
| What flowers should always be conditioned separately because they will adversely effect other flowers? | Daffodils |
| What is main rule about ribbon width and number | Lower the number, the smaller the ribbon |
| What ribbon number (not width)is used for corsages | 3 |
| Why is abstract stem placement used? | It is done solely to give form to direction or mood and create a new visual image in the space |
| In traditional casket spray which flowers are placed first? | Line flowers |
| What type of flowers are placed at the center or focal point of a sympathy design? | Mass |
| In general, the ribbon or bow should not | Dominate the design |
| In general, a design must have | Unity of composition |
| Tints tend to do what in most combinations? | Harmonize |
| Shades are darker and heavy in | Visual weight |
| Tones may be considered light or dark and may be used where what type of coloring is needed | Subtle |
| What must be eliminated to prevent bacteria growth in a vase arrangemment? | Leaves below the water line. |
| Method used for extending short-stemmed flowers in designs with no water source | Tying or extension method |
| You should insert this gauge wire parallel to the stem of line flowers in funeral arrangements | 18 |
| For each vending machine operated, the florist must obtain | A cut flower permit for each machine |
| Is a license required for persons who arrange or sell floral designs composed entirely of artificial materials or dried plant materials? | No |
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