Greenhouse Test 1

The first greenhouse was glass and was used by:

• The Netherlands in the 1600's for lilac bushes

• The French in the 1700's for orange trees

• The English in the 1700's for tomatos

Which of the following is not an area of horticulture?

• Pomology

• Ornamental

• Agriculture

• Olericulture

What are the 3 segments of the ornamental floriculture business? (Hint: this classes name)

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• Greenhouse, Nursery, Garden Centers

• Greenhouse, Landscape, Floral Design

• Pomology, Olericulture, Ornamental

Which is not one of the three types of horticultural growers?

• Specialty

• Wholesale

• Commercial

• Retail

Which of the following is not a factor in site selection?

• Topography

• Sun

• Utilities

• Workers

Which of the following is NOT detached greenhouse?

• Even-span

• quonset

• lean-to

• a frame

Which of the following greenhouses is best used on uneven topography or when you can use the suns heat to the maximum advantage due to the roof.

• even span

• uneven span

• gothic

• curvilinear

Which of the following is used primarily as conservatories?

• even span

• uneven span

• gothic

• curvilinear

What is E?

• sidewall

• rafter

• purlin

• side post

The ___________ is the whole system on which a greenhouse is set up and serves as support for all other structures.

• roof

• flooring

• foundation

• rafter