Hybrid Lily, Cut Flowers

What is the acceptable number of flower buds per stem for a cut lily?

List two merits of a well-formed cut lily flower.

• A well-formed cut lily flower lasts longer and has a pleasant fragrance.

• A well-formed cut lily flower is more colorful and attracts more insects.

• A well-formed cut lily flower is easier to arrange and requires less water.

• A well-formed cut lily flower is more resistant to diseases and pests.

What is one fault of a cut lily flower?

• It is in poor condition

• It has a strong fragrance

• It is expensive

• It attracts insects

What is the relative value of 'Low flower and bud count'?

• Low flower and bud count refers to a condition where a plant produces fewer flowers and buds than expected, which can indicate stress or poor health.

• Low flower and bud count is a sign of a healthy and thriving plant.

• Low flower and bud count means the plant is producing an abundance of flowers and buds.

• Low flower and bud count is unrelated to the plant's health.

An acceptable lily will have how many flowers and buds?

• 2-4

• 4-8

• 10-14

• 5

At the time of judging, how many flower buds should be open?

• 1/3- 1/2

• 3/4

• None

• All of them

What must you do when buds open to prevent pollen shedding onto the petals?

• Rinse them with soap and water

• Shake them gently to remove pollem

• Remove the anthers

• Remove the pistil

Select the following MERITS :)

• 4- 8 or more flower buds

• Flowers well-formed and size

• Pollen smears on flower petals

• 1/3- 1/2 flowers open

• 
  Crooked stem

Select the following FAULTS :(

• Straight, sturdy stem

• Less than 4 flowers

• Injury from pests or disease

• Flowers over mature

• Mechanical damage

When old flowers are removed, that is considered a...

• Merit

• Fault

• None of the above

• I dont know