Floral 2012

Question 0

The difference between an informal boutonniere and a formal boutonniere is the informal boutonniere has a green piece attached behind the flower held in place with floratape
T/f

Answer 0

False

Question 1

Nontraditional 20th century flower arranging styles can be arbitrarily divided into two types known as radial structure and the interest equated style based on the method of construction

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Linear materials are those that grow into the the shape of a tall spire or spike. They are usually tall and slender. Often they are ____ below the tip but taper definitely to a point at the top much like a _____.

Answer 2

Full, church steeple

Question 3

The american style of flower arranging is based on the ____ element of design

Answer 3

6

Question 4

What are the 3 kinds if traditional flower arrangements recognized today in america by flower arrangers and the National Council of State Garden Clubs?

Answer 4

Line
Mass
Line-mass

Question 5

The famous painter della robbia is remembered for his symmetrical treatments of wreaths and garlands made if dull colored fruits peppers cones berries foliage and flowers
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Answer 5

False

Question 6

Who first developed the rules of floral design?

Answer 6

English of the Victorian Era

Question 7

What are the four types or shapes of plant material?

Answer 7

Line
Form
Mass
Filler

Question 8

The art of any period of civilization reflects the tastes and ideas of that time and place. In general ____ and ___ flower arrangements have emphasized mass and color.

Answer 8

Mediterranean Europe

Question 9

The french period was from ____

Answer 9

1715-1800

Question 10

During the french period the court life beginning with king louis in france greatly influenced the art forms if europe in the later 17th and 18th centuries. The tone was one of luxury magnificence and elegance but the styles of flower ____ and ____ were characterized by mild restraints.

Answer 10

Painting, arranging

Question 11

Dehlias flowers morphology is simple and flower size varies from larger than 9.25 in to less than 4cm

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Boutonnieres and corsages are supplemental to apparel and should accent the clothing not detract from it while the flowers used should reflect the time of year or season not the event or reason for the celebration
T/f

Answer 12

False

Question 13

____ is represented by string geometric lines and forms. They are highly stylized and are often thought to mimic Egyptian and Aztec cultures as well as being influenced by the contemporary society.

Answer 13

Art deco

Question 14

____is curvilinear lines, cascading works with natures patterns of plants and flowers depicted either in the arrangement or in the container.

Answer 14

Art nouveau

Question 15

The most common type of florist ribbon used is a waterproof ___ with a ____ edge.

Answer 15

Sanitized acetate, fused

Question 16

Tertiary colors are the _____ mixture of a primary and secondary color next to it.

Answer 16

Equal

Question 17

_____is curvilinear lines cascading works with natures patterns of plants and flowers depicted either in the arrangement or in the container

Answer 17

Art nouveau

Question 18

_____harmony combines three colors equi-distant on the wheel forming a triangle such as red blue and yellow

Answer 18

Triadic

Question 19

The most important consideration in setting up an irrigation system is water ____

Answer 19

Quality

Question 20

One of the most important factors is the electrical conductivity a measure of soluble salts. Water with a low EC ____ mS/cm will give the greatest number if irrigation options and will help reduce future problems from the accumulation of high soluble salts in root medium

Answer 20

.1-.5

Question 21

Foliar analysis is especially useful when you need to determine ____ levels in the plant

Answer 21

Micronutrient

Question 22

The ____ the alkalinity level, the ___ the ph of soilless medium will_____.

Answer 22

Higher, quicker, increase

Question 23

Each plant has an optimum temperature range. In general if you were to lump all floriculture crops together you would find the optimum range is 35-50F on the lower side and ___F on the upper side.

Answer 23

65-85F

Question 24

During propagation such as seed germination and plug seedling production and in liner production temperatures are ___ than they are during finished crop production.

Answer 24

Higher

Question 25

Temperature is the inly way you will control how quickly your plants grow. T/f

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Bonzi is one of the more ___ PGRa

Answer 26

Active

Question 27

For the traditional florists the term “___” is meant to promote the sale of flowers by offering a variety of products in a variety of ways.

Answer 27

Marketing

Question 28

____ is a philosophy a way of thinking that puts the consumer at the center of attention.

Answer 28

Marketing

Question 29

In the 1980s architectural arrangements that were angular and linear took the place of the ___

Answer 29

Round-Moundys

Question 30

Roses require special handling and after cutting stems ___ they should be placed in a commercially available ____ solution which _____ the water acidity and speeds the uptake of water

Answer 30

Underwater, hydrating, lowers

Question 31

____ are green plastic tube like reservoirs with rubber caps into which the flower stem is inserted.

Answer 31

Water picks

Question 32

___ attached with a heavy duty picking machine. A sharp pointed barbed shaft is attached to the flower or foliage

Answer 32

Metal picks

Question 33

___ available in green and natural colors. They are pointed on one end for easy insertion with or without attached wires on the other end.

Answer 33

Wood picks

Question 34

___ involved tubing that provides water to individual pots

Answer 34

Spaghetti tubes

Question 35

____ is obtained from nature and is the result of weathered rocks

Answer 35

Mineral soil

Question 36

Calcium magnesium and sulfur are said to be. ____ macro nutrients because plants need moderate amounts

Answer 36

Secondary

Question 37

Plant growth is dependent on ___ essential elements often referred to as nutrients

Answer 37

17