T/F: Dry pack is a hydrating solution used to keep flowers hydrated after being cut

Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.

T/F: Mechanics are any supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.

#3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. Wire sizes range from 24-28 depending on the weight of the flower. They should be as light weight as possible

Japanese style of floral arranging

The ________________ sells floral arrangements to the consumer

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

Color Spectrum is made up of how many colors

An intermediate color is a combination of what two things in equal amounts

Corsages should always be constructed how?

What wiring method involves putting the wire through the calyx and folding it down the stem.

What wiring method involves folding the wire into a hairpin and pushing it through the center of the flower head

What type of design contains more than 1 focal point

This design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowing effect.

Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.

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

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

The level of light received on a plant surface.

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

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

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

Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for this bow. Use wire number 24-28.

Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.

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

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

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

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container. (water falls over a rim)

Florists must educate the customer in order to

help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.

Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must do this to their flowers

A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.

A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.

Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.

The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.

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

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

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.

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

Adding white to a color creates a

Adding gray to a color creates a

Adding black to a color creates a

The focal point in a corsage is the

How many colors are on the color wheel?

Creates a visual path for the eye to follow in an arrangement

The 3 dimensional geometric shape of an object is

Which size wire is heaviest? (the smaller the wire # the thicker it is)

Which arrangement is the easiest to make?

What is the ideal temperature for the floral cooler in farenheit?

An important step in preventing bacterial growth is

The brightness or dullness of a color is

The darkness or lightness of a color is

What type of design must have a focal point?

The proper size wire used to straight wire carnations, roses and chrysanthemums is

Doing this results in increased water uptake, maximizing flower freshness, keeping stems from sealing to the bottom of the container.

This prevents water loss by transpiration, slows down maturity of flowers, and reduces bacterial growth.

The most important element in floral design is

What type of arrangement is this (materials placed in different levels to give a flowing effect)

Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly

Seasonally compatible arrangement

These flowers make up the skeleton or outline of the arrangement

These flowers are used to create the focal point of the arrangement. Have distinctive and unusual shapes

When you mix two primary colors you get a

The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container

Flowers that fill in and along the lines of a floral arrangement. Have round heads.