what i need to know Flashcards
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–styles are characterized by linear forms and open space
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Japanese
2
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little is known about floral designs of this period
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middle ages
3
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designs of this period were masses of flowers with no focal point and poor proportion
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victorian
4
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these styles were used to decorate Buddhist temples
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Chinese
5
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Plant material is classified into four groups based on form and shape, these are Line, mass, form and:
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filler
6
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–is a pricing method that is used when a collection of goods are sold at a single price
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nesting
7
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Arrangements consisting of many flowers in geometric forms
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mass
8
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when ordering wholesale flowers, one should consider
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all of the above
9
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a crescent design is an example of – balance
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asymmetrical
10
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the focal point of a design is usually
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in the lower center
11
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a small arrangement on a large buffet table would not be proper in
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proportion
12
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a carnation is an example of a flower having a – texture
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coarse
13
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Form flowers
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all of the above
14
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the proper temp to store roses and carnations is – degrees f
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45-50
15
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foliages below the water line should be removed to
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all of the above
16
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preservatives
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all of the above
17
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florist wires are used to
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all of the above
18
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the pierce method for wiring flowers is used on
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carnations
19
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to extend the life of a cut flower one should
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choose decent material
20
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wetting agents improve
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a flowers ability to take up water
21
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the process of finding new customers is termed
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prospecting
22
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Cool calling is
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calling on prospects that fit a certain criteria of type and size of business
23
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which of the following is not a market situation in a market analysis
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none of the above
24
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the objective of the market analysis is to
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develop a marketing plan
25
an 'action plan' includes the following four areas
product, price, place, and promotion
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which of the following would not be considered one of the five buying questions a display should answer?
where can i buy it
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a display should not
sell on price
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which of the following is not one of the six major display arrangements
round arrangements
29
the most appropriate listening skills include
careful focus on what the customer is telling you
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a POP sign is also known as a
point of purchase
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the acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as
forcing
32
the most important environmental factor in orchid culture is
watering and water quality
33
the genus and species name for the carnation is
Diantus caryophyllus
34
the most important pest of the greenhouse is
the two-spotted spider mite
35
fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the
larval stage
36
costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant, or creating wedding flowers are called
direct costs
37
a grouping of closely spaced flowers, net, and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called
nosegay
38
the optimum pH for azaleas is
4.5-5.5
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the most popular mechanic item used to support floral arrangements is
floral foam
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when seedlings grown indoors are moved outdoors, they must be -- to be able to survive in their new environment
hardened off
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the most commonly used design for all-purpose for all-purpose vase arrangements and baskets is the
symmetrical triangle
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a process used by growers to produce well-branched, compact plants with many flowers is called
pinching
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the genus and species name for Amaryllis
Hippeastrub vittatum
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the type of plant that lives for more than two years is a
perennial
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if seeds are sown out-doors when is the best time to thin plants
when they have 2 sets of leaves
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how many essential nutrients are essential to plant growth and reproduction
seventeen
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although not technically insects these tiny pests can wreck havoc on flowering plants
red spider mites
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optimum temp for poinsettia growth is
60-80 degrees
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what type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem
floribundas
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the florists' gloxinia and african violet are members of which plant family
Gensneriacae
51
most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lightings
bright indirect light
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floral preservatives function to
all of the above
53
an ethylene test is routinely used to separate shattering from no shattering cultivars of
snapdragons
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upper leaves, which show intervienal chlorosis probably suffer from
an iron deficiency
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a powerful and specific inhibitor of ethylene action which delays flower senescence is
silver
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most epiphytic orchids can be grown in
all of the above
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the unit of heat measurement used in the greenhouse industry is the
Btu
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this element is essential for strong stems, strong roots, and deep flower color. a deficiency in plants shows up as weak stems and a yellowing and browning of leaves at their tips and edges
potassium
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there is an abbreviation for the mathematical difference between the day temp and the night temp, what is it
DIF
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which of the following is not a question a floral designer should ask when designing arrangements for a specific room
none of the above
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what type of water supply do cut flowers need to transport food and to keep the stems stiff
constant
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plant material is classified into four groups based on form and shape. these are:
line flowers, mass forms, filler flowers, and form flowers
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there are three basic types of pots that are commonly used in the greenhouse industry. with of the following is not one of the basic types
designer pot
64
a correct way to remove mealy bugs from plant is
dab each bug with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol
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the soil pH level primarily controls
availabilty of essential plant nutrients
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dampingoff is a common-- disease in germination seeds and seedlings
fungal
67
what pH is recommend for fresh flowers in solution
3-4.5
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the flower and leaves of a rose are mottled and streaked with silver and dusty black droppings have collected this damage is indicative of
thrips
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this fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more losses than any other single pathogen
Botrytis cinerea
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to obtain blue flowers on hydrangeas, the phone the growth media should be
5-5.5
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a physiological disorder of geraniums caused by low moisture levels in the root media is
none of the above
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placing wet sphagnum moss in a frame for wreaths is called
mossing
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a dried branch, bleached by the sun used in decorations is called
manzanita
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a potpourri corsage can be made from which of the following
a few small blossoms and assorted foliage
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a very popular and relatively simple corse style is one that features two flowers
true
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if a florist were limited to two tools, the most useful ones to have would be
sharp knife and floral shears
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cycocel is the most commonly used
growth retardent
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this growth regulator increases the flower size of geranium, and accelerates the flowering in cyclamen
Gibberellic acid
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firbark is the most popular orchid potting material
true
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excessively short stems in tulips planted outdoors are due to
warm spring temps and lack of winter cooling
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upper leaves which show inter veinal chlorosis probably suffer from
an iron deficiency
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marigold seed which fails to emerge or seedlings which die soon after emerging from wet soil are the result of
damping off
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the pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is
wholesale pricing
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according to The Retail Florist Business, including in the list of traditional rules to achieve good design are all but one of the following. which is not inculded
even numbers should be used in arrangements when fewer than 10 flowers of one kind are used
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the most common summer cooling system in greenhouses is
fan-and-pad evaporate cooling
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when grown at a minimum temp of 60 degrees for a year-round flower production, hybrid chrysnathemums are
short-day plants
87
plants need which part of the visible spectrum for good foliage development
all of the visible spectrum
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what is a good sign that potted plants need to be repotted
new leaves are quite a bit smaller than older ones
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a hue with white added is termed a
tint
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light energy, carbon dioxide and water enter into the process of photosynthesis through which
carbohydrates are formed
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what is the name of the growth regulator often used on poinsettia crops to control height
cycocel
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the most important environmental factor regulating flower initiation in bulbous species is
temp
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pasteurization of root media at 180F for 30 min would
all of the above
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technique used to make a small cluster of filler flowers for use in corsages and wedding bouquets
group method
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a common fault in arrangeing flowers and foliage includes the facing of all flowers in apron the same direction
flower pointing
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using your thumb and forefinger to remove the young tip growth of a stem is called
pinching
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the pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a
thick calyx
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the sales showroom is separate from the work area. it should be neat and appealing with adequate floor space for customers to move about. which of the features is not typical of a sales area
design table for making up arrangements
99
orchids are accustomed to some temp fluctuate between day and night, without which a plant may
refuse to flower
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what is the most important thing to do for bulbs to produce flowers during succeeding years
grow a good crop of foliage
101
colonial nosegays are constructed in a -- form
circular
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what phase is not one of the three phases of development a plant passes through its life cycle
germination
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what civilization started using flowers
Egyptian
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how hot should the water be in flower buckets
106-115 degrees
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where in a floral arrangement should light-covered flowers be placed
near the top of the flower arrangement
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what is the common name for the Gypsophila flower
baby breath
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when did plastic flowers first become popular in the us
1950s
108
florists usually create a symmetrical-triangular style arrangement for what occasions
formal ceremonies
109
the top five cut flower producing states include
california, florida, hawaii, colorado, pennsylvania
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ridge and furrow greenhouses at all latitudes should be oriented
north to south
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a greenhouse producer of young seedlings for shipping for finishing by others is referred to as a -- producer
plug
112
the growing point of most dicots is best described as the
apical meristem
113
a major problem in standard carnation producing resulting in asymmetrical flowers is
calyx splitting
114
most cut roses in the united states are produced in
south america
115
your foliage plants are facing a pest problem. the buds, flowers and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. time insects are often invisible. A sticky fluid secreted by the insects provides medium for growth of sooty mold and attracts ants. the most likely candidates are
aphids
116
if the container is 10 in high, the height of the floral design should be
18 in
