Spring Flowering Bulbs

In horticulture the nose means:

• Apart of your face

• Apart of the body

• The tip of a bulb

• The tip of a flower

What is the condition where the flower stalk separates from the basal plate?

• Spitting

• Splitting

• Wilting

• Forcing

The tunicate bulb has a dry, papery covering, the tunic, that provides what function?

• Provides nourishment to the bulb

• Attracts pollinators

• Warns predators

• Protects the bud scales from damage and drying

Which was the only group of bulbs that did not need to be cooled, and instead prefers warm temperatures?

• Amaryllises

• Tulips

• Lilies

• Daffodil

In horticulture the term "bulbs" also includes corms, tubers, and rhizomes.

• True

• False

Why are the group of plants called bulbs important in horticulture?

• They can be grown indoors

• Their flowers can be forced to bloom

• They provide colorful flowers

• All of the above

Where on a bulb would the basal plate be located?

• On the top near the nose

• On the inside near the core

• Near the tunica

• Near the hardened bottom

Bulbs requires a process called _________, where they are cold treated.

• Drabbing

• Cooling

• Vernalization

• Splitting

To help prevent diseases, bulbs should be dipped in a ________, to prevent disease.

• Soil

• Fungicide

• Water

• Pickle Juice

Why is it recommended that perlite not be used as a growing medium for bulb crops?

• It causes them to dry out

• It stunts their growth

• It changes their color

• It damages their leaves