VW Floriculture 226-250

The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ____________.

• flat headed flowers

• delicate flowers

• tubular flowers

• roses

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

• The head circumference measurement

• The dress size of the flower girl.

• The age of the flower girl

• The likes and dislikes of the flower girl

When all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon by the customer, the sale should be closed with

• A complete payment

• A promise from the florist to deliver the design on time

• A hand shake

• An invoice of sale

The principles of design are fundamental truths that have evolved as the various art forms have developed. Which of the following is NOT among the major principles of design?

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Price

• Scale

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

• Overhead

• Indirect costs

• Fixed costs

• Direct costs

Which type of plant would be most likely to tolerate lower light intensity?

• Plants with dark green leaves

• Plants with variegated leaves

• Plants with light colored leaves

• Plants with colorful leaves

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

• African violets

• Dusty miller

• Pansies

• Daffodil

The following florist crops are propagated by cuttings:

• Snapdragons, stock, Boston yellow daisy, gardenia

• Hydrangea, Easter lily, rose, orchid

• Carnation, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, azalea

• African violet, cut leaf philodendron, English ivy, Sprengeri asparagus fern

Most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lighting?

• Medium light

• Bright light

• Direct sunlight

• Bright indirect light

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