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–styles are characterized by linear forms and open space

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Japanese

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little is known about floral designs of this period

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middle ages

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designs of this period were masses of flowers with no focal point and poor proportion

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victorian

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these styles were used to decorate Buddhist temples

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Chinese

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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

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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

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7
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Arrangements consisting of many flowers in geometric forms

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mass

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8
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when ordering wholesale flowers, one should consider

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all of the above

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a crescent design is an example of – balance

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asymmetrical

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10
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the focal point of a design is usually

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in the lower center

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11
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a small arrangement on a large buffet table would not be proper in

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proportion

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12
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a carnation is an example of a flower having a – texture

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coarse

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13
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Form flowers

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all of the above

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14
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the proper temp to store roses and carnations is – degrees f

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45-50

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15
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foliages below the water line should be removed to

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all of the above

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16
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preservatives

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all of the above

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17
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florist wires are used to

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all of the above

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18
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the pierce method for wiring flowers is used on

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carnations

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19
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to extend the life of a cut flower one should

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choose decent material

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20
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wetting agents improve

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a flowers ability to take up water

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21
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the process of finding new customers is termed

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prospecting

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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

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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

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24
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the objective of the market analysis is to

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develop a marketing plan

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25
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an ‘action plan’ includes the following four areas

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product, price, place, and promotion

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26
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which of the following would not be considered one of the five buying questions a display should answer?

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where can i buy it

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a display should not

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sell on price

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28
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which of the following is not one of the six major display arrangements

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round arrangements

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29
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the most appropriate listening skills include

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careful focus on what the customer is telling you

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30
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a POP sign is also known as a

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point of purchase

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31
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the acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as

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forcing

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32
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the most important environmental factor in orchid culture is

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watering and water quality

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33
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the genus and species name for the carnation is

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Diantus caryophyllus

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34
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the most important pest of the greenhouse is

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the two-spotted spider mite

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35
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fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the

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larval stage

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36
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costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant, or creating wedding flowers are called

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direct costs

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37
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a grouping of closely spaced flowers, net, and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called

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nosegay

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38
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the optimum pH for azaleas is

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4.5-5.5

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39
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the most popular mechanic item used to support floral arrangements is

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floral foam

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40
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when seedlings grown indoors are moved outdoors, they must be – to be able to survive in their new environment

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hardened off

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41
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the most commonly used design for all-purpose for all-purpose vase arrangements and baskets is the

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symmetrical triangle

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42
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a process used by growers to produce well-branched, compact plants with many flowers is called

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pinching

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43
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the genus and species name for Amaryllis

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Hippeastrub vittatum

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44
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the type of plant that lives for more than two years is a

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perennial

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45
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if seeds are sown out-doors when is the best time to thin plants

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when they have 2 sets of leaves

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46
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how many essential nutrients are essential to plant growth and reproduction

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seventeen

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47
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although not technically insects these tiny pests can wreck havoc on flowering plants

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red spider mites

48
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optimum temp for poinsettia growth is

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60-80 degrees

49
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what type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem

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floribundas

50
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the florists’ gloxinia and african violet are members of which plant family

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Gensneriacae

51
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most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lightings

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bright indirect light

52
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floral preservatives function to

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all of the above

53
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an ethylene test is routinely used to separate shattering from no shattering cultivars of

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snapdragons

54
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upper leaves, which show intervienal chlorosis probably suffer from

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an iron deficiency

55
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a powerful and specific inhibitor of ethylene action which delays flower senescence is

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silver

56
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most epiphytic orchids can be grown in

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all of the above

57
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the unit of heat measurement used in the greenhouse industry is the

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Btu

58
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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

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potassium

59
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there is an abbreviation for the mathematical difference between the day temp and the night temp, what is it

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DIF

60
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which of the following is not a question a floral designer should ask when designing arrangements for a specific room

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none of the above

61
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what type of water supply do cut flowers need to transport food and to keep the stems stiff

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constant

62
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plant material is classified into four groups based on form and shape. these are:

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line flowers, mass forms, filler flowers, and form flowers

63
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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

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designer pot

64
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a correct way to remove mealy bugs from plant is

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dab each bug with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol

65
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the soil pH level primarily controls

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availabilty of essential plant nutrients

66
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dampingoff is a common– disease in germination seeds and seedlings

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fungal

67
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what pH is recommend for fresh flowers in solution

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3-4.5

68
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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

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thrips

69
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this fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more losses than any other single pathogen

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Botrytis cinerea

70
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to obtain blue flowers on hydrangeas, the phone the growth media should be

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5-5.5

71
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a physiological disorder of geraniums caused by low moisture levels in the root media is

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none of the above

72
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placing wet sphagnum moss in a frame for wreaths is called

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mossing

73
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a dried branch, bleached by the sun used in decorations is called

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manzanita

74
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a potpourri corsage can be made from which of the following

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a few small blossoms and assorted foliage

75
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a very popular and relatively simple corse style is one that features two flowers

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true

76
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if a florist were limited to two tools, the most useful ones to have would be

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sharp knife and floral shears

77
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cycocel is the most commonly used

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growth retardent

78
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this growth regulator increases the flower size of geranium, and accelerates the flowering in cyclamen

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Gibberellic acid

79
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firbark is the most popular orchid potting material

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true

80
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excessively short stems in tulips planted outdoors are due to

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warm spring temps and lack of winter cooling

81
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upper leaves which show inter veinal chlorosis probably suffer from

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an iron deficiency

82
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marigold seed which fails to emerge or seedlings which die soon after emerging from wet soil are the result of

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damping off

83
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the pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is

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wholesale pricing

84
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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

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even numbers should be used in arrangements when fewer than 10 flowers of one kind are used

85
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the most common summer cooling system in greenhouses is

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fan-and-pad evaporate cooling

86
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when grown at a minimum temp of 60 degrees for a year-round flower production, hybrid chrysnathemums are

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short-day plants

87
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plants need which part of the visible spectrum for good foliage development

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all of the visible spectrum

88
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what is a good sign that potted plants need to be repotted

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new leaves are quite a bit smaller than older ones

89
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a hue with white added is termed a

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tint

90
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light energy, carbon dioxide and water enter into the process of photosynthesis through which

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carbohydrates are formed

91
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what is the name of the growth regulator often used on poinsettia crops to control height

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cycocel

92
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the most important environmental factor regulating flower initiation in bulbous species is

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temp

93
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pasteurization of root media at 180F for 30 min would

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all of the above

94
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technique used to make a small cluster of filler flowers for use in corsages and wedding bouquets

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group method

95
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a common fault in arrangeing flowers and foliage includes the facing of all flowers in apron the same direction

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flower pointing

96
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using your thumb and forefinger to remove the young tip growth of a stem is called

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pinching

97
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the pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a

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thick calyx

98
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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

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design table for making up arrangements

99
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orchids are accustomed to some temp fluctuate between day and night, without which a plant may

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refuse to flower

100
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what is the most important thing to do for bulbs to produce flowers during succeeding years

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grow a good crop of foliage

101
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colonial nosegays are constructed in a – form

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circular

102
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what phase is not one of the three phases of development a plant passes through its life cycle

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germination

103
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what civilization started using flowers

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Egyptian

104
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how hot should the water be in flower buckets

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106-115 degrees

105
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where in a floral arrangement should light-covered flowers be placed

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near the top of the flower arrangement

106
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what is the common name for the Gypsophila flower

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baby breath

107
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when did plastic flowers first become popular in the us

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1950s

108
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florists usually create a symmetrical-triangular style arrangement for what occasions

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formal ceremonies

109
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the top five cut flower producing states include

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california, florida, hawaii, colorado, pennsylvania

110
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ridge and furrow greenhouses at all latitudes should be oriented

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north to south

111
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a greenhouse producer of young seedlings for shipping for finishing by others is referred to as a – producer

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plug

112
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the growing point of most dicots is best described as the

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apical meristem

113
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a major problem in standard carnation producing resulting in asymmetrical flowers is

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calyx splitting

114
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most cut roses in the united states are produced in

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south america

115
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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

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aphids

116
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if the container is 10 in high, the height of the floral design should be

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18 in

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