A chemical compound used as an additive to prevent the growth of bacteria in vase water is considered to be a(an) _________.

Rolling back petals of a flower to create a more open blossom is called _________.

What is a common target date for bracts to develop color and the flowers open?

A state of equilibrium where both sides of the design are equal.

The portion of a design engaged by objects. An area occupied by flowers, foliage, or other objects within a floral design.

The organization of components into a harmonious whole resulting in a cohesive relationship of all parts defines _________.

Florist wire is sold by gauge. A thin, light wire would be what number gauge?

The secondary colors consist of:

Fresh flowers should be stored in a floral cooler at 34-38 degrees F with 80-90% relative humidity.

A purlin in greenhouse construction is used for what purpose?

The essential ingredients for photosynthesis to take place in the plant is:

Of the following nutrient list which one includes only micronutrients?

Applying too much nitrogen to plants can cause adverse effects on plant growth. Of the following four items which is not a plant’s response to excessive nitrogen:

The three basic parts of a seed are:

In a flower shop which of the following are not considered overhead expenses?

Auxin is produced in the shoot tips by a plant. The purpose of auxin in the plant is to:

REI to a greenhouse worker means:

Which pesticide LD50 number listed below is the most toxic?

An armature in floral arrangements is used:

If a species has separate plants with each plant having only male flowers or female flowers, the plant is considered __________________.

__________________ is a process in which glucose combines with oxygen to produce energy in a form that can be used by plants.

A pesticide label cautions against dermal contact; this means the poison could enter the body by ______________.

__________________ deficiency appears as a marginal yellowing or scorch on the edges of leaves on the lower portion of the plant.

Photosynthesis primarily occurs within the ______________ inside plant cells.

A plant with a species name macrophylla could be expected to have __________.

The __________ are crescent shaped and are responsible for opening the stoma.

Chrysanthemums typically flower in late summer or fall. Their photoperiod category is considered which of the following:

__________ are responsible for cell division and differentiation. They are produced in the roots and transported throughout the plant through the xylem.

Many daylily, dahlia, and gladiola varieties are polyploid, which means that they have more than one set of __________.

The pigment __________ produces orange-yellow flowers.

Which of the following plant characteristics belongs to monocots?

What are four things growing medium provides for plants?

Most essential elements for plant growth are available to most plants when the soil pH is between _____.

What is a miniature arachnid that sucks sap from plants?

Poinsettias are very susceptible to root rot diseases caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia, and Thielaviopsis fungi. How can these disease problems be reduced?

How are chrysanthemums classified?

Why are Easter lilies a relatively difficult crop to grow?

What is the best explanation why bedding plant seeds are sown in rows?

What are small plants grown in small amounts of medium in divided trays?

In pricing retail items, it is important to include additional hard good costs, which would include:

Fresh goods used to create a retail floral design are typically marked up from wholesale pricing at the following rate:

As the wholesale price of fresh flowers increased due to supply issues, the resulting price affect was seen by consumers:

Which of the following floral products is a seasonal design specifically representing the fall harvest season?

How could a florist or garden shop offer products that promote a sustainable and environmentally conscientious perspective?

In response to supply issues for fresh flowers from South America, the following result was by floral retailers in the wholesale cost of fresh goods:

Which of the following products would be the best choice of tools / materials to adhere fresh flowers in constructing a wristlet corsage:

Which life stage is most damaging to ornamental crops from the lepidoptera order of insects?

If a plant is showing a yellowing in the leaves, it is most likely deficient in the nutrient:

When removing thorns from roses, it is important to avoid tearing the outer layer, or bark, which would damage the plants: