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

Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.

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

Weeping fig

The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest. In a corsage, the focal point is where the largest flower is placed.

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.

The level of light received on a plant surface.

Floral Material that has an “airy” look to create the finishing touch.

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

Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes.

Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin.

A type of flower used to complete a design.

Flower arrangement heights should not vary in pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth.

A triangular pattern with a strong “L-Line”.

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

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

Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower.

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

The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location