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Texas Floriculture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vase life is the length of time that: | Cut flowers usually remain acceptable |
| The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the: | Greeks |
| Which period in the history of floral design scattered rose on the tables and floor at banquets? | Romans |
| All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except: | Snapdragons |
| Fertilization in a flower takes place when: | A sperm and egg unite |
| A container often used at Thanksgiving for floral arrangements and symbolic of a plentiful harvest is the: | Cornucopia |
| A plant is placed in a kitchen window. What should be done to make it grow healthy and equally on all sides? | Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight |
| Generally, roses are graded according to _________ of stem. | Length |
| In order to survive in the florist business, an owner/manager must be able to determine the true value of the product and strive for improvement of the perceived value. This is called | Profit Pricing |
| A palmately compound leaf has: | Leaflet |
| The new growth of a Dieffenbachia is weak and spindly, with large gaps between the leaves. The problem is probably: | Lack of light |
| The reason for putting irregularly shaped stones or broken pieces of pottery into the bottom of a pot containing flowering plants is: | It helps the soil to drain after being watered |
| The pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a _ | Thick Calyx |
| The following is not a characteristic of an insect: | Two tentacles |
| Growing medium kept too wet will deprive plants of: | Oxygen |
| A method of applying pesticides to plants that can be effectively used in greenhouse but not outdoors | Fumigation |
| Pre-formed pot covers used on potted plants are called | Speed covers |
| A floral arrangement should be finished on all sides if it is to be placed: | In front of a mirror |
| A poinsettia crop that is four weeks late in flowering for Christmas was very likely exposed to: | Lighting at night |
| The showy red, pink or white portions of the poinsettia are called: | Bracts |
| Irregularly shaped holes with smooth edges appear in Celosia leaves. Some leaves are even missing. The plants should be treated for: | Slugs and snails |
| Visual balance is achieved by the proper placement of plant materials according to _____________________. | Color and size |
| All of the following processes will help speed the opening of buds, except | Misting stems with cold water |
| What mechanical tool can be used with a glass vase to stabilize flowers? | A grid made of plastic or anchor tape |
| What are two key elements in increasing sales and building wedding business for the retail florist? | Promotion and advertising |
| If you have a work related problem that you do not know how to solve, you should take it to your supervisor: | With alternative solutions |
| A zinnia is an example of a flower having a _________ texture. | Coarse |
| The stomata of a plant leaf: | Regulate water vapor loss from the plant |
| What is a good sign that potted plants need to be repotted? | New leaves are quite a bit smaller than older ones |
| IPM is an acronym for: | Integrated pest management |
| A consumer tracking study over floral trends showed that on average ___ of floral sales, excluding holiday sales, were not for any special occasion. | 50% |
| Short, crooked rose peduncles often result from | Excessive vigor |
| The timing of an Easter lily crop is complicated because: | The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them |
| What type of water supply do cut flowers need to transport food and to keep the stems stiff? | Constant water supply |
| A roll of ribbon is known as _____. | A Bolt |
| Flowers are subject to chilling injury at temperatures below _________ degrees F. | 50 |
| There are three main ingredients in floral preservatives. Which of the following is not one of these ingredients? | Caking agent |
| Cut carnations are classified into two groups: | Standards and miniatures |
| Deluxe floral foam is used to: | Hold heavy stemmed flowers |
| The three critical responsibilities of a manager in a flower shop include all of the following except | Advertising and networking the shop |
| Color can be used in a design to achieve all of the following except | Proportion |
| Cool colors include color combinations like: | Blue-green, blue, blue-violet and violet |
| ______ is used to secure the floral foam to the design container. | Anchor tape |
| The term "texture", as it applies to plants, includes such adjectives as: | Fine, medium and coarse |
| Leafhoppers affect many cut flower crops such as | Statice and asters |
| When ordering flowers from a wholesale florist, one should consider the following: | All of these |
| This element is essential for strong stems, strong roots, and deep flower color. A deficiency in plants shows up as weak stems, and a yellowing and browning of leaves at their tips and edges. | Potassium |
| What is a terrarium? | A container, usually made of glass, that houses one or more live plants |
| A correct way to remove mealybugs from plants is: | Dab each bug with a cotton swab dipping in rubbing alcohol |
| In traditional arrangements....Identify the significant principles of design that are related to balance: | Stability & depth |
| The characteristics of a formal arrangement include all but one of the following. Identify the characteristic which is NOT normally associated with a formal arrangement. | Arrangement may be placed off-center |
| The Alstroemeria is most closely related to the following plant: | Easter lily |
| Air layered plant are removed from the parent plant: | As soon as the roots are visible |
| The blending of all components of a design is known as? | Harmony |
| Which of the following is a true statement? | The lower the number, the thicker the wire and narrower the ribbon. |
| Certain plants are quite suitable for use in terrariums. Which, if any, of the following are suitable for this use? | Both of these |
| The florist's chrysanthemum is a ____________. | All of these |
| An example of a mass flower is: | Rose |
| This design is the easiest for a beginner because it does not require a focal point. | Round |
| A design that is a naturalistic design in which flowers and plant material is placed as they would grow in nature is called: | Vegetative design |
| Of the following, which gauge of wire has the thinnest diameter? | 36 |
| Specialty cut flowers may be defined as: | Cut flowers other than roses, carnations and chrysanthemums |
| To develop a focal point you should: | All the these |
| A group of orchids have a problem caused by improper culture. The foliage is dark green and healthy, but the plant won't flower. The probable cause is _______. | Too little light |
| Which of the following sympathy floral designs are more symbolic and based on forms of specific shapes? | Set pieces |
| An organism capable of causing a disease is called: | A Pathogen |
| A cut flower crop has distorted leaves and flowers and the flowers fail to form. What is the possible cause? | Leafhoppers |
| The Occidental style of flower arranging began in _____________. | Egypt |
| Analogous color harmony utilizes: | Two or three adjacent colors on the color wheel |
| The area within a composition occupied by material is called ________. | Positive space |
| When completing flowers for a wedding you may work with all but one of the following arrangements except | Full couch spray arrangement |
| A design that uses a combination of both natural and manmade materials in an unnatural manner to create a new image is called a: | Interpretive design |
| Floral arrangements designed with visual paths along which the eye is led from one point of interest to another are called | Line arrangements |
| When making an English Georgian type arrangement it should be? | Formal and symmetrical |
| There are three basic types of pots that are commonly used in the greenhouse industry. Which of the following is not one of the basic types? | Designer pot |
| The flowers and leaves of a rose are mottled and streaked with silver, and dusty black droppings have collected. This damage is indicative of: | Thrips |
| What is the biggest difference between pricing wedding work and regular daily sales? | More labor is required |
| Successful advertising to a target audience is based on three profit "P"'s. Which one of the following is not part of the three profit "P"s? | Persuasive |
| Mass production techniques can often be used for all of the following arrangements except | A walk in customer's anniversary flowers |
| What type of plants are best suited for closed system terrariums? | Tropical plants |
| Hanging plants used in interior landscapes function to: | Smooth squared edges found in the architecture |
| To check if a plant needs water, touch the soil with your finger: if the plant needs water the soil will feel: | Dry and warm |
| The highest percentage of florist industry sales are made by: | Telephone |
| Secondary colors consist of: | Orange, green, and violet |
| How many essential nutrients are essential to plant growth and reproduction? | Sixteen |
| The Hogarth "S" design was made in which period? | Baroque |
| The flower part that contains the pollen is the: | Anther |
| Transition in a floral arrangement is the process of rhythmic change through progression, sequence, or | Gradation |
| Which of the following can be a negative effect of using leaf shine often on potted plants? | Blocking of leaf stomata |
| Which of the following is NOT a primary principle of design: | Accent |
| The most important cut flower crops in the US are: | Mum, rose, carnation |
| Fertilizer that you add to your flowering plants contains the following elements in the correct order: | Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium |
| Plant texture is determined by __________. | both foliage density and plant shape |
| Flower stems should be cut approximately at a _______________ angle. | 45 degree |
| An explant is: | Plant produced from a tissue (meristem) |
| _____________ play a powerful role in advertising floral shops and in most locations leads all other media in sales return for dollar spent. | Window displays |
| Nosegay originated during which period in the history of floral design: | English-Georgian |
| Which of the following is NOT important for a floral designer to ask when designing arrangements for a specific room? | What percent of the budget does the room cost |
| If a customer you are serving has a complaint, the first thing that you should do is: | Listen very carefully |
| What do you NOT do when flowers arrive from the wholesaler? | Mix preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water |
| When planning for a wedding, there are basic considerations that the florist must address in order to properly assist the bride for this important occasion. Which, if any of the items below are NOT one of these factors? | Method of payment |
| A flowering pot marketed throughout the year is: | Chrysanthemum |
| A hue with white added is: | Tint |
| A _____________ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals. | Standing spray |
| Gloxinia and African violet are members of the plant family: | Gesneriaceae |
| Abnormally streaked or striped flower petals are a symptom of 'flower breaking'. This problem is common tulips, lilies and gladiolus and is caused by: | Viruses |
| To properly water indoor plants, consider: | All of the above |
| The most common stem support mechanic used by florists in fresh cut flower arrangements is: | Floral foam |
| _______ is the method of placing materials closely together at the base of the design so that individual components are indistinguishable. | Clustering |
| If a flower arrangement appears to be ready to fall over, it lacks: | Balance |
| The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as: | Forcing |
| The design that consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect is called a: | Cascade design |
| As the art of floral design has become more formalized through practice, teaching and writing....Which of the following, if any, is part of these traditional guidelines? | Both of the above |
| Fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the ________. | Larval stage |
| Potted plants can be dressed up to add value to an order by using all of the following, except. | Cellophane |
| Which of the following statements is most correct relating to sales in a floral shop? | Approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone. |
| A common foliage used for sympathy pieces is | Commodore or Parlor Palm |
| It is important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flowers because: | Ethylene gas from the fruit will cause the flowers to age quickly |
| Demographics can help a florist plan | The type of hard goods they should keep in stock |
| Size of a casket spray is determined by: | Budget |
| The term hard good means: | Nonperishable items used in designing such as containers |
| The size of the bow for a corsage should be: | Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage |
| A number 9 florist ribbon is: | 1 3/8 " wide |
| Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means: | Watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium |
| The term that refers to all the petals of a flower collectively is: | Corolla |
| The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if: | The stamens are removed |
| There are three basic "C" aims for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the three "C"'s? | Contain the cost |
| The most commonly used material for holding flowers is: | Floral foam |
| When a florist uses both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to | hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture |
| Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth would they are purchased and placed indoors is | 60-80 degrees |
| The asymmetrical balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines is called a: | Formal linear design |
| The primary colors are: | Red, yellow, and blue |
| What nutrient is deficient if the deficiency symptoms are found on older/lower leaves and the plant is dark green or reddish- purple with short, slender stalks? | Phosphorus |
| If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be: | Oasis and cardettes |
| The sales showroom is separate from the work area. It should be neat and appealing with adequate floor space for customers to move about. Which of the following features is NOT typical of a sales area? | Design table for making arrangements |
| Cut flowers and 'greens' are held in refrigerators at a temperature range of: | 35-40 degrees F |
| A _________ gauge wire is most commonly used for funeral work. | 18 |
| A grouping of closely spaced flowers, net and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called: | Nosegay |
| The treatment given Easter lilies to speed flowering is called: | Precooling |
| The Oriental style of flower arranging began in ___________________. | China |
| When designing a floral arrangement, after the container has been prepared, one should: | Establish the lines |
| Which type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem? | Floribundas |
| Characteristic floral arrangements of the Renaissance were flowers arranged in vases so that only the _________ were visible. | Blossoms |
| Flowers, which are worn by men and pinned on a lapel, are called: | Boutonnieres |
| When is the best time to divide a mature chrysanthemum? | When it is about three inches tall in the spring |
| Which of the following describes a good plant watering practice? | Allowing water to penetrate throughout the pot |
| Which of the following is NOT important when considering water quality for fresh flowers? | Temperature |
| The pH on soil test results stands for: | Potential hydrogen |
| A wire service: | Is a clearinghouse of floral order |
| When cutting fresh flower stems it is best to cut them with ______________ rather than shears. | A knife |
| A process in which flower bunches are packaged in protective paper or polyethylene coverings to protect and separate flower heads, prevent tangling, and aid in identification is called | Sleeving |
| With the exception of the horizontal design, how high in relation to its width should a design be made? | 1-1/2 to 2 times the width |
| The ________ method of wiring is commonly used to wire flowers having large, thickened calyxes such as carnations and roses. | Piercing |
| The measure of how poisonous a chemical is after a single exposure is ___________ toxicity. | Acute |
| A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is: | Calyx splitting |
| Containers that depict a holiday, season/ theme or articles such as plush animals are known as | Novelties |
| Gladioli are: | Used a 'line' flowers in a floral design |
| _______________ is the useful lifespan of cut flowers. | vase life |
| The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is: | Scale |
| Kitty litter, cornmeal, sand and borax are all types of: | Desiccants |
| A mum cultivar with a single flower more than 4 inches in diameter, having all lateral buds removed is called a | Standard mum |
| To increase the keeping quality of plant materials with hollow stems, the stems should be: | Filled with water |
| Wooden picks are used to: | Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam |
| The best way to water potted plants with velvet leaves is: | By placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needs |
| _________ is generally added to water when processing flowers in a retail floral shop. | Biocide |
| A cash and carry shop is also known as this kind of flower shop. | Stem Shop |
| Which of the following is true regarding rental of common event items such as arches or pillars? | They typically require a deposit and rental fee per item |
| A good substitute for sand, this material provides for aeration in the growing media: | Perlite |
| Which of the following is not generally considered part of the Floriculture Industry? | Vegetable transplants |
| This citric acid solution causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers have been dry packed. | Hydrating solution |
| An arrangement should be at least _____________________ times the height of a tall container or the width of a low elongated container. | 1 1/2 - 2 |
| Plant lice refers to: | Aphids |
| The small handheld bouquets often called Tussie- Mussies were popular in which period. | English-Georgian |
| When a florist greens an arrangement, they are: | Adding foliage to it so that the mechanics are hidden |
| The greatest control over the cooling phase of Easter lily production is provided by | Controlled temperature forcing |
| A brown foam which is easily penetrated by delicate floral stems and aids in the arrangement of silk and dry flowers is __________. | Dry foam |
| Damping-off disease of seedlings is caused by: | Fungus |
| This spray can be applied to flowers to reduce water loss due to transpiration. | Anti-transpirant |
| The majority of florist businesses are conducted in one location and annual gross sales are generally under: | $250,000 |
| Foliage below the water line should be removed to: | Prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water |
| Mass marketing is the sale of floral products: | All of these |
| Honeydew on the leaves and ants crawling around a plant indicate: | Aphids |
| More plants die from ________________________than any other cause. | Overwatering |
| The adjustment of a plant from production conditions to interior conditions is called: | Acclimatization |
| These summer-blooming perennials produce dense, bristly balls of blue color: | Globe thistle |
| When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned: | In a spiraling manner |
| If a hue is diluted with gray, the resulting color is called: | Tone |
| Sales and income revenue are highest for retail flower shops during what part or parts of the year? | October through May |
| A more expensive decorative container into which a potted plant can be set is a: | Jardiniere |
| Flowers such as roses and carnations should be stored at: | 36-40 degrees F |
| Another name for rose stripper is | Dethorner |
| According to sales figures, what is the most popular cut flower sold in the United States? | Chrysanthemum |
| ___________ is the act of cutting flower stems properly and providing them with the proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process. | Processing |
| The term used to describe an item used in a floral design that will not die is called a(n) ________ item. | Non-perishable |
| Hydrangeas are forced for the following holidays: | Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day |
| When black is added to a hue, the resulting color is called a: | Shade |
| The number one foliage production state in acres and wholesale value is _________. | Florida |
| A speckled leaf appearance with fine silky strands between leaves and on lower leaf surfaces suggests the presence of: | Spider mite |
| Cut branches of evergreen 20-30 inches long are called: | Boughs |
| A contemporary design style that uses clustering placed at the base of a design to resemble hills or clouds is known as | Pillowing |
| Texture in an arrangement refers to: | The surface appearance of the arrangement |
| One of the earliest cultures to use flowers were the Egyptians. They valued ______and ________ . | Simplicity and repetition |
| Focus in floral design refers to: | Attraction of the observer's' eye to a central point |
| Upper leaves which show interveinal chlorosis probably suffer from: | An iron deficiency |
| The most important environmental factor in orchid culture is: | Watering and water quality |
| Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant, or creating wedding flowers are called _________. | Direct costs |
| The bract that encloses a flower cluster is a . | Spathe |
| Appropriate refrigeration of cut floral materials involves both temperature and humidity control to: | Slow down respiration |
| A florist is most likely to be promptly paid when charged account bills are mailed: | Monthly |
| Which of the following designs is not suitable for a wedding? | Full couch spray arrangement |
| When mixing preservatives for cut flowers, the preservative should be mixed in ____________ water. | 100-110 degree F |
| The larger the gauge of florist wire indicates that the thickness is: | Thinner |
| ________________ is a postharvest technique used to load or fill flowers with sugar and other chemicals, giving them "strength" before they are dry-packaged and shipped long distances. | Pulsing |
| Heavy-headed flowers, such as large mums, often bend by the flower head, nearly breaking off. What should be done to temporarily improve this situation? | Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem |
| Which of the following statements best describes a dish garden? | A mixture of small, living green or blooming plants suited for tabletop display. |
| In order to keep potted plant leaves clean, florists should: | Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel |
| A design that uses a complementary color scheme is one that: | Uses colors that are opposite to one another on the color wheel |
| Japanese style of floral arrangement is known as: | Ikebana |
| A 'stretched' plant is one that: | Has grown excessively long stems |
| To insure blue color in hydrangeas, you would: | Fertilize with aluminum sulfate |
| When cutting roses to use indoors or to remove spent blossoms: | Cut directly below the first strong, five-leaflet leaf |
| The function (s) of floral preservatives is (are) to: | All of these |
| The principle of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is termed: | Harmony |
| To create a strong focal point, a designer should __________ at the focal point. | Use flowers with a bright chroma |
| The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ____________. | flat headed flowers |
| When constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have this piece of information. | The head circumference measurement |
| When all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon by the customer, the sale should be closed with | A complete payment |
| The principles of design are fundamental truths that have evolved as the various art forms have developed. Which of the following is NOT among the major principles of design? | Price |
| Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called: | Direct costs |
| Which type of plant would be most likely to tolerate lower light intensity? | Plants with dark green leaves |
| All but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. Which item is NOT suitable for pressing. | Daffodil |
| The following florist crops are propagated by cuttings: | Carnation, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, azalea |
| Most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lighting? | Bright indirect light |
| Your orchids are facing a pest problem. The buds, flowers and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. Tiny insects are often visible....The most likely problem is _. | Aphids |
| Distorted flowers characterized by shorter petals, which give the rose a flattened appearance are called: | Bullheads |
| __________ is the ribbon size typically used for corsage work. | #3 |
| The number of flowers usually in a cymbidium orchid corsage is: | One |
| The main reason many tropical foliage plants decline indoors is related to: | Light |
| The average humidity recommended for interior plants is: | 40 to 70% |
| For optimum vase life, most cut flowers should be stored at temperatures close to: | 40F |
| Which of the following should not be taken into consideration when determining pricing for an event? | Setup time at the venue |
| When utilizing the ratio markup method a 5 to 1 item with the total wholesale value of the material costing $12.00 would retail for ______. | $60.00 |
| ________ is the interrelationship of all the parts of an arrangement; flowers, foliage, accessories, and container. | Proportion |
| This fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more losses than any other single pathogen. | Botrytis cinerea |
| A person is exposed to the highest concentration of a pesticide during: | Mixing |
| A florist is making a hand-tied bouquet; what contemporary design style will he/she use to unite the materials together? | Binding |
| Plants need which part of the visible spectrum for good foliage development? | Blue |
| The pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is: | Wholesale pricing |
| Overhead costs include everything not accounted for in: | Direct costs |
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