Bells of Ireland / Molucella laevis

Gerbera Daisy / Gerbera jamesonii 

 Sprengeri Fern / Asparagus densiflorus

‘Sprengeri’ 

 Water tubes

 Ribbon shears 

Decorative water beads and crystals 

 Glue pan

     Colors can create moods, such as excitement or relaxation.  Flower and foliage colors convey a symbolic message to the viewer which can, in turn create a theme or emotional response to an arrangement.  Which of the following colors is symbolic of the spring season?

Dried and preserved flowers and foliages are sold to customers desiring a permanent arrangement.  Several methods are used to dry flowers.  __________________ allows flowers and foliages to dry quickly and retain more of their natural colors.

Operating costs, labor, cost of goods

   Plant material is classified into four groups based on form and shape.  These are:

Line flowers, mass flowers, filler flowers, and form flowers

   Corsages are commonly worn on a lady’s __________ shoulder.

   The ribbon size most suitable for a carnation corsage is:

A plant classified as having a fine texture would be:

 ___________ is how light or dark a color is.

     Nosegays were created in the _______________ period to help mask the smells of body odor in a society where bathing often was not believed to be healthy.

 ____________ is an example of linear foliage.

     ___________ are considered the “bread and butter” income of many small florist shops.

   True or False:  When processing flowers it is important to remove all leaves that will be below the water in the flower bucket.

    Floral coolers should be set at _____________ degrees F with high humidity and constant lighting.

    _______________ is the period of time after cutting flowers that they can be held and still look good.

Proportion is the interrelationship of all parts of an arrangement – flowers, foliage, accessories, and container.  The plant materials should be a minimum of 1 ½ times as high as  a tall container and 1 ½ times as wide as a low container.  

1.      During the ____________ Period, flowers were commonly scattered on the ground during festivals and used to make garlands worn around the neck and wreaths, or chaplets worn on the head.  Because the wreath was the symbol of allegiance and dedication it was awarded to honor athletes, poets, civic leaders, soldiers and heroes.  

Colors can create moods, such as excitement or relaxation.  Flower and foliage colors convey a symbolic message to the viewer which can, in turn create a theme or emotional response to an arrangement.  Which of the following colors is symbolic of living things? 

Of the following, which is an example(s) of how floral preservatives are used to extend the life of cut flowers  

1.      Which of the following types of Floral Foam is sturdy foam used for thick stemmed flowers and absorbs water quickly?  

Dried and preserved flowers and foliages are sold to customers desiring a permanent arrangement.  Several methods are used to dry flowers.  __________________________ allows flowers and foliages to dry quickly and retain more of their natural colors.  

The floral piece that covers the casket couch is called a _____________.

A ______________ is a decorative container used to hold potted plants.

The _______________________ pricing method has long been used by retail flower shops

which is a flexible system that uses the wholesale cost of an item marked up to cover cost,

labor and profit.  

The ___________ method of wiring is used mostly on broad, leathery skinned leaves such

as camellia, pittosporum, and salal because it creates an extended petiole making it easier to

shape and place the leaves in a corsage or boutonniere.

Florist wire comes in various weights and diameters called gauges which range in sizes 18 to 32.  Wire gauge numbers _________ as the wire gets larger.

Flowers such as roses and carnations should be stored at temps between:

Plant material is classified into four groups based on form and shape.  These are:

The ribbon size most suitable for a carnation corsage is:

Corsages are commonly worn on the lady’s _______ shoulder.

The conical design centerpiece was first developed in the ___________ period and used the concept of arrangements resembling cone shaped foliage trees with flowers and fruit spiraling up from the base to the top.

A zinnia is an example of a flower having a ____________ texture.

This type of flower shop concentrates on specialty and party work for an exclusive client base.

Which of the following are NOT a basic arrangement often used in sympathy designs? 

Floral wire is sized by gauge and floral ribbon is sized by the number.  Which of the following is the smallest wire and ribbon respectively?  

_________________ is the recommended method used to wire a carnation.  

An arrangement should be at least ____________ times the height of a tall container or the width of a low elongated container. 

Use _______ numbers of flowers if you are using less than ten of one kind in an arrangement.

When constructing a bridal arm bouquet, what type of wire is used to wrap the flowers and greenery?

This type of flower shop can also be known as a cash and carry shop.

 What size wire is recommended for wiring roses?   

Which of the following designs is one of the easiest and least expensive designs to make in a florist shop? 

 A __________________is a decorative container used to hold potted plants.     

A flower that has long, slender spikes of blossoms with florets blooming along the stem or may also be bare twigs is known as a _________________________.

Which of the following terms describes the brightness or darkness of a color? 

Adding black to make a color darker is the 

  The Occidental style of flower arranging began in _______________.  

Carnations are an example of a ________________flower.  

Which period in the history of floral design scattered roses on the tables and floor at banquets?

When using lines in a design, which type of line adds a feminine dimension to the design?

Three or more unrelated colors, select tints, shades, and tones are called _____________.

When mixing up preservatives for cut flowers, the preservative should be mixed in __________________ water. 

After receiving a shipment of flowers, all flowers should be completely unwrapped except