Floriculture CDE - Written Exam 1-100

Vase life is the length of time that:

• Cut flowers usually remain acceptable

• A glass vase can be expected to go unbroken

• A plastic vase will remain watertight

• A flower container remains in style

The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the:

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Romans

• Greeks

Which period in the history of floral design scattered roses on the tables and floor at banquets?

• Ancient Greeks

• French

• Romans

• Byzantine

All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except:

• Caladiums

• Dahlias

• Dutch iris

• Snapdragons

The word photoperiod has to do with light:

• Intensity

• Foot candles

• Quality

• Duration

Fertilization in a flower takes place when:

• Pollen is released from a flower

• Pollen grain touches the stigma

• A sperm and egg unite

• Pollen grain touches the ovary

A container often used at Thanksgiving for floral arrangements and symbolic of a plentiful harvest is the:

• Cornucopia

• Hanukkah

• Bud vase

• Basket

A plant is placed in a kitchen window. What should be done to make it grow healthy and equally on all sides?

• Test to see if it needs water

• Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight

• Place it outdoors after a few days of being inside

• Place it different areas of the house after two days

Generally, roses are graded according to ________ of stem.

• Length

• Strength

• Turgidity

• Width

In order to survive in the florist business, an owner/manager must be able to determine the true value of the product and strive for improvement of the perceived value. This is called

• Retail pricing

• Profit Pricing

• Discount pricing

• Premium pricing