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Complication of all available floriculture questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vase life is the length of time that: | Cut flowers usually remains acceptable |
| The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the: | Greeks |
| Which period in the history of floral design scattered roses on the tables and floor at banquets? | Romans |
| All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except: | Snapdragons |
| The word photoperiod has to do with light: | Duration |
| 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 is: | 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: | Lightning 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 |
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