Floral study 2010

Question 1

Floral arrangements designed with visual paths along which the eye is led from one point of interest to another are called __________

Answer 1

Line arrangements

Question 2

The Snapdragon is also known as __________.

Answer 2

Antirrhinum majus

Question 3

Tissue-cultured plantlets require special attention during the acclimation process from the laboratory to the greenhouse in order to avoid __________ and ensure crop __________.

Answer 3

Losses, uniformity

Question 4

Consumers encounter Alstroemeria frequently in the retail marketplace, as it is one of the World’s top _____ cut flowers.

Answer 4

10

Question 5

A physiological disorder of geraniums caused by high moisture levels in the root media is __________.

Answer 5

Oedema

Question 6

Orchids are distinguished from other flowers by a structure called the sepal.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The single most important aspect of perennial gardening is ____________________.

Answer 7

Timing the bloom

Question 8

There are two different purposes for using artificial lighting. First, lamps can be used to provide additional light to increase photosynthesis and plant growth. This is termed __________ lighting. Second, lamps can be used to alter the photoperiod perceived by the plants. This is termed __________ lighting.

Answer 8

Supplemental, photoperiodic

Question 9

Dianthus caryophyllus is the genus and species for which flower?

Answer 9

Carnation

Question 10

If the pH of the growing medium is too low, the quickest remedy is the injection of acids into the irrigation system.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

There is an abbreviation for the mathematical differences between the day temperature and the night temperatures. Identify that abbreviation.

Answer 11

DIF

Question 12

For vertical color, whether it is in the garden, a cut flower bouquet or an arrangement, you can’t beat Antirrhinum majus.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Alstroemeria hybrids are also known as ____________________.

Answer 13

Princess Lily

Question 14

Many growers apply a shading compound or shade cloth from late spring to early fall to reduce heat stress that results from high light levels entering the greenhouse.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The conductive tissue in the stem that transports water and minerals from roots to the leaves is called the __________.

Answer 15

Xylem

Question 16

The term texture as it applies to plants includes such adjectives as __________, __________, and __________.

Answer 16

Fine, medium, bold

Question 17

Shape is two dimensional, while form is ____________________.

Answer 17

Three dimensional

Question 18

When the source of __________ is removed, the concentration of the __________ drops quickly, thereby releasing lateral branches from __________ dominance and allowing them to develop

Answer 18

Auxin, hormone, apical

Question 19

The most commonly used growth retardant is __________.

Answer 19

Cycocel

Question 20

Many crops today are offered as tissue-cultured plantlets, stage 2 or 3. This form of vegetative propagation offers many advantages to growers, primarily in that plants grown from tissue are __________ and __________.

Answer 20

Disease free, quick growing

Question 21

Zantedeschia rehmannii, Z. elliotoana, Z. hybrids also known as __________.

Answer 21

Calla Lily

Question 22

Place cut Antirrhinum majus stems vertically as soon as possible after harvest; stems placed horizontally may begin to bend upward in as little as __________.

Answer 22

30 minutes

Question 23

Evaporative __________ __________ help to offset the heat load caused by __________ light, thus effective greenhouse cooling allows the grower to provide __________ light levels before heat stress is problematic.

Answer 23

Cooling pads, high, higher

Question 24

__________ __________, identified by yellowing or interveinal chlorosis of young leaves, is the primary problem for plants growing in a __________ pH medium.

Answer 24

Iron deficiency, high

Question 25

Limited induction photoperiod is a __________ technique for controlling elongation of long-day herbaceous perennials.

Answer 25

Non-chemical

Question 26

Confucius taught that real enjoyment consists of __________ and __________.

Answer 26

Simplicity, contemplation

Question 27

The principal of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is termed __________.

Answer 27

Rhythm

Question 28

The most popular orchid potting material is __________.

Answer 28

Fir bark

Question 29

The arrangement of flowers referred to as a “Full Couch Spray” is used for _________________________.

Answer 29

Top of a closed casket

Question 30

Day length is shortest on __________ and increases until __________; thereafter, it decreases.

Answer 30

December 21, June 21

Question 31

These summer-blooming perennials produce dense, bristy balls of blue color:

Answer 31

Global thistle

Question 32

All but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. Which one is not suitable?

Answer 32

Daffodil

Question 33

There are certain soil requirements for building a terrarium. Too much soil looks heavy, while too little soil will not hold the root system. In general, what is the correct amount of soil in relation ro the height of the container?

Answer 33

25%

Question 34

Alstroemeria produce two types of shoots __________ and __________.

Answer 34

Flowering, vegetative

Question 35

An orchid having a horizontal stem from which numerous shoots arise is called _______________.

Answer 35

Sympodial

Question 36

Snapdragons should be stored and shipped __________ at all times to prevent __________ of the spikes. Snapdragons can be stored for _____ to _____ days, dry or in water, at 40 F (4 C).

Answer 36

Upright, curvature, 3,4

Question 37

Most Callas sold today from the United States are __________ year old true seed hybrids.

Answer 37

Two

Question 38

Treated seed virtually __________ viral, fungal, and bacterial disease at the time of planting, greatly __________ disease in professional grower products.

Answer 38

Eliminates, reducing

Question 39

Seed-grown tubers generally produce __________ eyes, which means plants will have a __________ number of flowers and leaf sprouts.

Answer 39

More, higher

Question 40

Natural photoperiods vary during the year and by __________.

Answer 40

Latitude

Question 41

By understanding the critical photoperiod for lower induction, growers can manipulate photoperiods to make plants either __________ or __________.

Answer 41

Vegetative, reproductive

Question 42

Powdery mildew is a water mold in the same calss of fungi as Pythium and Phytophthora, which produces its characteristic symptoms on lear undersides.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

Botrytis blight is also known as __________.

Answer 43

Tulip fire

Question 44

There are two main types of symptoms observed with Botrytis blight, __________ or __________ leaf spots.

Answer 44

Nonaggressive, aggressive

Question 45

The colonial bouquet is a __________ bouquet that is popular for both __________ and __________.

Answer 45

Round, brides, bridesmaids

Question 46

The crescent bouquet is one variation of the cascade bouquet that is designed in a _____ shape. The cascade style is a beautiful design for elegant of formal weddings.

Answer 46

C

Question 47

Sympathy flowers are important to __________ the deceased and __________ the living

Answer 47

Honor, comfort

Question 48

A grouping of different types of plants potted in the same container is known as a __________ __________.

Answer 48

Dish garden

Question 49

The foundation for a casket spray is a __________ __________.

Answer 49

Casket saddle

Question 50

A __________ __________ is an organized business tool to state the business’ purpose and goals and estimate the financing needed to fund the new florist.

Answer 50

Business plan