Floriculture - Floral Design

Wreaths, garlands, loose flowers and petals were the floral design styles used during which historical floral period?

Greek and Roman

Which historical floral period includes floral design styles that were massed, rounded and fan shaped?

American Colonial

Which principal of design is defined as 'a oneness or being complete in itself'?

Unity

When an arrangement is too small for its surroundings, it is said to be out of _______________

Proportion

An appropriate lightweight wire to use for corsage construction is:

#28 gauge

Chrysanthemums, Asters, Daisies, and other flat-faced flowers are wired for corsages using which method?

Hook-Wiring

Which item is a floral piece worn by a man and typically worn on the right-side jacket lapel, near the buttonhole?

Boutonniere

Which of the following elements of design allows each flower/form to have its own individual importance?

Space

Which bouquet style would be best for a full wedding gown with a long train?

Cascading

A Hogarth Curve floral design is created by

"S" shape

Which wiring method should be used for carnations when they are to be used in corsages and boutonnieres?

Piercing

The height of an arrangement should be at least ___________ times the container's greatest dimension.

1 ½

Flowers, such as Baby's Breath or Aster, are commonly referred to as ____________ flowers in floral arrangements.

filler

Which of the following flowers could be used as a focal point in a floral design?

Bird of Paradise

Rolling back petals of a flower to create a more open blossom is called

reflexing

A state of equilibrium where both sides of the design are equal.

symmetrical design

The portion of a design engaged by objects. An area occupied by flowers, foliage, or other objects within a floral design.

positive space

The organization of components into a harmonious whole resulting in a cohesive relationship of all parts defines

unity

Florist wire is sold by gauge. A thin, light wire would be what number gauge?

28 gauge

An armature in floral arrangements is used:

To create a framework to hold stems in place

Which of the following floral products is a seasonal design specifically representing the fall harvest season?

A cornucopia (horn of plenty) filled with flowers, fruit, and vegetables

Which of the following products would be the best choice of tools / materials to adhere fresh flowers in constructing a wristlet corsage:

cold glue

What period of Floral Design style was taken from surviving art, which was simplistic, repetitious, and highly stylized?During this period, flowers and fruits were placed in carefully alternating patterns. Chaplets, wreaths, garlands, and flower collars were portrayed, along with bowls of flowers carried or held a lot.

Egyptian period

The principles of design describe _____________ as the area in, around, and between the components of the design, defined by the three-dimensional area occupied by the composition.

space

The ease of visual movement that results from gradual degrees of change among one or more of the elements is ___________.

transition

The repetition of a form can lend unity to a design, whereas variation among the forms can generate interest or contrast.

True

The portion of a composition or design which is physically occupied by something such as a flower, a branch, a container or some solid object is called ___________.

positive space

Not only does a floral design need to be physically balanced but also ________balanced

visually

Close placement of one material directly behind the primary material, giving a three-dimensional appearance, is called _______.

shadowing

Modifying or altering a material's appearance by trimming, gluing or stapling is called _______.

tailoring

A line that moves the eye in sharp alternative directions is called a _______ line.

zigzag

Which size ribbon is used for corsage work?

#3

Which of these lists of flowers are all line flowers?

Liatris, gladiolus, snapdragons, delphinium

A _____________________is a floral piece commonly found at a funeral.

standing spray

A 28 gauge florist wire is ______________ than an 18 gauge wire.

thinner

The fundamental guidelines to aesthetic design that govern the

organization of the elements and materials in accordance with the laws

of nature are known as _________________

principles of design

The virtual visual path that directs eye movement through a

composition is __________________.

line

The planned area within a floral design, which is devoid of flowers,

foliage or other objects, but is still integral to the design is known

as____________________.

negative space

A guideline for estimating the size for a floral design for a defined space

is known as:

rule of thirds

Number 9 ribbon is approximately ___________ in length.

1 and 7/16"

Floral foam is one of the most basic mechanics used in the floral

industry.The term hydrophilic foam is _________________________.

a foam that absorbs water

Gerbera daisies and daisy mums use the ______________wiring method

when used in corsages and boutonnieres.

hook