floral design fall semester exam

should chemicals be used in a well ventilated area?

true

Using tools improperly is sometimes necessary?

false

“Caution” represents a small amount of toxicity for chemicals?

true

Damaged equipment should always be reported to the instructor?

true

It is acceptable to “saw” a flower stem instead of making a straight cut?

false

Hot glue guns can reach temperatures of up to 180 degrees?

true

Always keep cutting tools sharpened?

true

Safety is everyone’s responsibility?

true

You should always be aware of what is around you in the floral lab?

true

Mixing chemicals is a common practice?

false

bullion wire

candle pick/holder

foam bouquet holder

cardette/pick holder

casket saddle

dixon pin

oasis(wet floral foam)

floral knife

greening pins

pick

enclosure card

water tube

wire cutters

wrist corsage holder

boutonniere pin

wire easel

corsage pin

#3 ribbon

#9 ribbon

#40 ribbon

what are the three primary colors?

red, yellow, and blue

What are the 3 secondary colors?

Green, orange, and violet

How many colors does the color wheel consist of?

12

What is a hue?

A particular color on the color wheel

What are the tertiary colors?

Y e l l o w - o r a n g e , y e l l o w - g r e e n , b l u e - g r e e n , b l u e  v i o l e t , r e d - v i o l e t , & r e d - o r a n g e .

What is a tint?

Color + White

What is a shade?

Color + Black

What is a tone?

Color + Gray

List the neutral colors.

white, beige, gray, black, brown,

The color wheel is a means of organizing colors in the color spectrum

true

What is the space in the area between flowers and foliage in an arrangement?

negative space

What does Shin, Soe, and Hikae translate to?

man, heaven, and earth

What is a nosegay?

small handheld bouquet

What 3 groups are color schemes classified into?

Related, Contrasting, and Discordant

What does Achromatic mean?

without color

What does monochromatic mean?

one color

What does Analogous mean?

similar in function, origin, and structure

What is a complementary color scheme

two hues that lie directly across from each other on the color wheel.

pedicel

is the stem right next to the base of the flower

petals

are modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of the flower

receptacle

is where the petals of the flower attach to the pedicel

sepals

are a special set of leaves at the base of the flower

stamen

is the male reproductive organ in a flower

filament

is the stalk of the stamen that carries the anther

anther

is the pollen reproducing tip of the stamen in a flower

pistil

is the female reproductive organ in a flower

carpel

is the ovary of the flower which contains the ovules

style

is the tube in the pistil which pollen passes to reach the carpel

pollen tube

is the tunnel that is in the style

stigma

is the sticky part on top of style that collects the pollen that fertilizes the ovules

ovule

is what is fertilizing to become the seeds

complete flowers

have both male and female reproductive structures

incomplete flowers

lack either male or female reproductive structures.

nodes

places along the stem where leaves, flowers, or branches are attached.

internodes

area between nodes

label parts of flower

chain of life

grower,transporter,wholesaler,transporter,retail florist, final customer

what is a commercial grower?

Produces plants, cut flowers, and foliage that are used in floral shops

Name 5 things that flowers are graded on?

stem length, flower size, petal count, uniformity, foliage quality

What percentage of flowers that are sold in the U.S. are imports of other colors

80%

Why are imported flowers dry- packed?

to allow for air circulation without water

Give 2 examples of hard goods:

design bowl and floral tape

Give 2 examples of soft goods

flowers and foliage ex:carnations and leather leaf

Give one example of a wholesaler.

southern floral

Give one example of a retail florist

HEB, kroger

Who do we get our flowers from for our classroom projects?

southern floral

What does TDS stand for?

Total dissolved solids

At what temperature should we store exotic flowers?

55-65 F

What is the ideal PH level for flowers?

3.2-4.5

What are care tags?

attached to every floral product sold and an excellent means of communicating consumer care info

What is the main cause of flower deterioration?

low water absorption

Transpiration is:

water loss through plant leaves

Flowers wilt when transpiration happens faster than:

they absorb water through stems

What pH level maximizes hydration?

3.2-4.5

Ethylene gas causes flowers to:

deteriorate quickly

Cutting stems with dull tools can block the xylem

true

Wet flowers should be placed directly into the cooler

false

Metal containers decrease the effectiveness of preservatives

true

Too much preservative can burn flowers

true

maidenhair fern

bromeliad

african lily

chinese evergreen

red ginger

alstroemeria

amaranthus

queen annes lace

anthurium

snapdragon

norfolk island pine