Corsage & Boutonniere Preparation

Directions: Answer the following questions. Lucy is using water-proof specialty glue to attach filler flowers to her corsage. Which term best describes what she is using?

• Floral adhesives

• Crowning glory

• Hot glue gun

• Floral super glue

Directions: Answer the following questions. Which answer best describes why floral wire is used?

• To attach the stems to the arrangement

• To strengthen floral stems

• To make the arrangement more decorative

• To extend the life of the flower

Directions: Answer the following questions. David needs to attach his boutonniere to his lapel. His florist recommends using a black headed pin. Which of the following statements is true?

• The pin has a pear head

• The pin is about 1 1/2 inches long

• The pin is decorative

• The pin is about 2 1/2 inches long

Directions: Answer the following questions. Gloria is selecting flowers to assemble a wedding corsage. Which guideline should she follow?

• Select fresh, large flowers that match the decor

• Select non-conditioned flowers

• Select a wristlet that matches the color of the dresses

• Select fresh, small flowers that will match the decor

Directions: Answer the following questions. How many hours prior to assembly should a flower be conditioned?

• At least two hours

• At least three hours

• At least one day

• At least two days

Directions: Answer the following questions. Jennifer wants to add a bow to her pin corsage. She has chosen the color but needs to decide on a size for the ribbon. What size should she pick for a small pin corsage?

• No. 100

• No. 3

• No. 9

• No. 40

Directions: Answer the following questions. Jane is creating a boutonniere with lilac and she is needing to cut the stems. Lilac have large woody stems. Which of the following describes the type of tool she needs to use to cut this type of stem?

• Floral adhesive

• Wire snips

• Floral pruners

• Knives

Directions: Answer the following questions. A florist should cut an inch and a half below the flower head when creating a single bloom corsage.

• True

• False

Directions: Answer the following questions. A florist can add in a piece of filler flowers behind the flowers in a multi-bloom corsage to add ________.

• Color

• Support

• Focal

• Position

Directions: Answer the following questions. Select all of the following which describes the reasons for adding ribbon trim to a single silk wrist corsage.

• Adds support to the corsage

• Adds texture to the arrangement

• Hides the mechanics of the corsage

• Secures the flower to the bracelet