Texas floriculture CDE bank 22-26 set 8

Which utilizing the ratio markup method a 5 to 1 item with the total wholesale value of the material costing $12.00 would retail for______.

• $30.00

• $45.00

• $60.00

• None of these

When constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have a piece of information.

• The head circumference measurement

• Tre dress size of the flower girl.

• The age of the flower girl.

• The likes and dislikes of the flower girl

All but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. Which item is NOT suitable for pressing.

• African violets

• dusty miller

• pansies

• daffodil

Distorted flowers characterized by shorter petals, which give the rose a flattened appearance are called:

• bullheads

• blind shoots

• flagged

• Deadheads

For optimum vase life, most cut flowers should be stored at temperatures close to:

• 45 F

• 40 F

• 50 F

• 30 F

To create a strong focal point, a designer should ___at the focal point.

• space the flowers farther apart

• place flowers closer together

• use flowers with a bright chroma

• use tight buds so the flowers will last longer and make a more dramatic effect

Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called:

• overhead

• indirect costs

• fixed costs

• direct cost

Your orchids are facing a pest problem. The buds, flowers and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. Tiny insects are often visible. A sticky fluid secreted by the insects provides a medium for growth of sooty mold and attracts ants. The most likely problem is ___.

• Spider mites

• aphids

• snails and slugs

• Mealybugs

Which of the following should not be taken into consideration when determining pricing for an event?

• distance of the venue

• complication of the set up

• if arrangements will be moved for the reception

• Set up time at the venue

A contemporary design style that uses clustering placed at the base of a design to resemble hills or clouds is known as

• pillowing

• tufting

• grouping

• stacking