Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy

corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem

shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal point near the rim of the container

The brightness or darkness of a hue

Used to create a focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes

the purpose of this is to hide the mechanics in an arrangement

the process in which cut flowers and foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.

the Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms

     The storage or shipment of flowers out of water

The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds throughout the arrangement

the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into food for plants

design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line

the relationship between the completed arrangement and its location

the process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves

a formal, equilateral triangular design

the measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue

cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process

the length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer

these are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in

this design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect

this does not require a focal point

corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin

a type of flower used to complete the design

the impression of the design being stable and self supported

a hue darkened by the addition of black

the level of light received by a plant surface

firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit

the appropriate size ribbon for a corsage bow

the tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills

a triangular pattern with a strong L-line

two primary colors combined in equal amounts

adding white to a color

a chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers to the fullest extent

A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images

the location within a design that attracts the most attention

combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color

primary or line flowers line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement

the relationship between the flowers, foliage, and container

red, yellow, and blue are examples of....

the geometric shape or line design that that forms the outline of the flower arrangement

a feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design

florists mst educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest

used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement

a citric acid solution that causes flowers to to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers have been dry packaged

is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth

bride's bouquet, bridesmaids bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, alter flowers, table decorations and the bride's throw bouquet are all examples of these

describes the lightness or darkness of a hue

___is a finer wire than ___ gauge wire

removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent this

the appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is _____ depending on the weight of the flower

construct a corsage that is as _______ as possible

this is due to the inability of water to enter the stem

similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other

a design technique in which branches are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center

person who sells floral goods and services to the consumer

supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement

this contains more than one focal point

an asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines

this is characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth

this is made up of 12 major colors

a floral cooler should be kept at...

water loss is reduced by