TSFA flower part of certification exam

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Cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.

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Processing

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Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.

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Mechanics

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Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.

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Retail Florist

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The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.

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Vase Life

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Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger individual unit.

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Bundling

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The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into food for plants.

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Photosynthesis

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The level of light received on a plant surface.

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Light Intensity

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A design technique which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter; directs attention to the center of the arrangement.

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Framing

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The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills.

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Pillowing

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Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.

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Terracing and Layering