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1
Q

Where do they grow the flowers that we use in class?

A

majority of the flowers come from either California or Ecuador

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2
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What temperature should flowers be held in a cooler?

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Most: 34-38 degrees Fahrenheit
Tropicals: 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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3
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What type of flowers do not like to be cut at an angle?

A

Bulbs

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4
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Why is foliage stripped from the bottom of flower stems?

A
  1. extends the vase life of the flower
  2. limits the amount of bacteria growth and mold
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5
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List three things we need to do to clean up the lab before we can leave

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  1. sweep up the floors and counters
  2. take out all the organic and inorganic waste
  3. make sure the stools are up off the ground
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6
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What is the average cost of a flower bouquet in the United States?

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$65

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7
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What technique enables you to have the flowers in your arrangement blooming towards the viewer? Describe

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placing your flowers at a 90-degree angle

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8
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What type of floral design is used to showcase/highlight an added item in a bouquet?

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Crescent

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9
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How long should Alstroemeria Lilies remain out of the cooler after processing before you chill them in the cooler?

A

2 days

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10
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What does a budvase floral design highlight?

A

The focal flower

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11
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What labor mark-ups are used in the floral industry? List 2

A

2.5 and 3

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12
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What is the name of the company that forecasts the color of the year for Retail, Home, and Design Decore? What is the name of the color for 2024?

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Company: Pantone
Color: Peach Fuzz

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13
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What is the first step in greening a design with oasis?

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creating a greenery skirt

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14
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Why are leaves stripped off the flower stems when inserting them into an arrangement?

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to force the flower to put more energy into the bloom

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15
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What product do we use in lab to help the flowers absorb more water during processing?

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Quickdip

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16
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When you own a business that sells to the public. What do all your customers read before they make a purchase?

A

They will read the reviews

17
Q

What are the first actions that you should take when you encounter a customer?

A

Greet them and make them feel welcome

18
Q

When selling a product, it is always best to offer different price points. When you do this, the customer will most likely choose which option?

A

The middle price

19
Q

How many days do you have to leave Gladiolas and Lilies out of the flower cooler to open and show color?

A

3-4 days

20
Q

What items are needed to secure and design with stephanotis?

A
  1. soak in water
  2. insert into the bottom of the bloom
  3. secure with a pearl pin from the top of the flower
21
Q

What temperature are flowers held at as they travel through the cold chain?

A

34-36 degrees

22
Q

What are parallel flower designs used for?

A

To highlight focal areas such as sympathy urns, pictures, podiums, awards, etc.

23
Q

Requirements needed to purchase flowers from a wholesale supplier.

A
  1. Federal ID number
  2. State Resale Tax Exemption permit
  3. Company Credit card
  4. work address
24
Q

Floral designs are typically comprised of four different elements. Can you name all four?

A
  1. Greenery (backdrop)
  2. focal flowers
  3. intermediate flowers
  4. Filler flowers.
25
Q

Where do flower suppliers source Peonies when they are out of season in the United States?

A

Alaska and Chile

26
Q

What type of flowers are worn on the wrist?

A

Corsages, usually on a wristlet

27
Q

What is the base price that should be used to calculate the price of a boutonniere and a corsage. How do you come to your final price? Explain

A

$15 &$25
- Take the average amount of items a designer can put together in an hour, then multiply their wage x3. Then divide that multiplied wage by the amount they can complete.

28
Q

How can you increase the perceived value of your flower bouquet? Explain.

A

by the size of the bouquet as well as the form and space.

29
Q

When pricing out a flower bouquet, what price would you assign a container that you didn’t know the price of?

A

Determine what the market value is and divide by 2.5

30
Q

Is your labor charge on floral designs always the same? If not, when does it change? Why?

A

No, there is a different charge for everyday arrangements and weddings. This is because it can be more labor-intensive to do a wedding or event compared to an everyday arrangement for somebody.

31
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What stem count number do you use to calculate the wholesale cost of a flower stem that is sold by weight, not by stem count?

A

The middle number is used. If you had a bunch that averaged between 5-7 stems, you would use 6.

32
Q

What are some advantages of purchasing locally grown flowers for your wedding and events? List 3

A
  • contact the farmer and select colors and varieties in advance
  • will receive the flowers in their largest form and most open
  • satisfaction of supporting local
33
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What are some disadvantages of purchasing locally grown flowers for your wedding and events? List 3

A
  • could see insect damage
  • flowers could be muddy, dusty, and dirty
  • could not have the availability and selection you need
34
Q

Which employee in a florist is responsible for the profitability of the business?

A

The designer is responsible. They are the ones who are in charge of making sure they have the correct price, trying to upsell the customer, and making sure they ask the right questions.

35
Q

What margin of profit is used to cover all the cost of goods sold and still be profitable for the owner?

A

Three times

36
Q

If you were creating a tropical flower design. Which flowers would you select to construct your design?

A

Some of the options could be protea, torch ginger, shampoo ginger, bird of paradise, palm, aspidistra leaf, ti leaf, and pin cushion protea.

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