Floriculture Questions 126-150

126. The term that refers to all the petals of a flower collectively is:

• Styles

• Sepals

• Corolla

• Stamens

127. The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if:

• The pistil is removed

• It is sold only after the first flower has opened

• The stamens are removed

• The plant is kept in a warm place

128. There are three basic "C" aims for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the three "C"'s?

• Convince the customer

• Create an interest

• Close the sale

• Contain the cost

129. The most commonly used material for holding flowers is:

• Chicken wire

• Floral foam

• Pin point holders

• Frogs

130. When a florist uses both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to

• not be noticeable in the design

• hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture

• be highly visible and attract the viewer's attention

• serve as a filler to accent the glossy texture

131. Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth would they are purchased and placed indoors is

• 45-55 degrees

• 70-90 degrees

• 60-80 degrees

• 50-60 degrees

132. The asymmetrical balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines is called a:

• Formal linear design

• Pave' design

• Parallel design

• Vegetative design

133. The primary colors are:

• Red, yellow, and blue

• Red, green and blue

• Blue, orange, and violet

• Orange green and violet

134. 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?

• Potassium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Iron

135. If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be:

• Ribbon and anchor tape

• Sharp knife and floral shears

• Pruning shears and wire cutters

• Oasis and cardettes