TFSA Certification Study Guide单词卡 | Quizlet

Filler

floral material that has an airy look to create a finishing touch

Dry pack

Storage or shipment of flowers out of water

Processing

Cutting flower stems properly & providing proper treatment in every stage of the distribution process

Mechanics

Supplies, methods, & materials that designers use to place & hold flowers & foliage in any arrangement

Retail Florist

Sells floral goods & services to a consumer

Vase Life

length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the consumer

Bundling

Firmly wrapping similar materials together to form a larger unit

Photosynthesis

the process of converting nutrients, water, Co2, & sunlight into food for plants

Light Intensity

the level of light received on a plant surface

Framing

a design technique in which branches or flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to materials in the center of the arrangement

Pillowing

the tight position of flower clusters of the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills

Terracing & layering

Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of eachother

Ikebana

The japanese style of floral arrangements categorized by linear forms

Corsages

#3 is the appropriate size for a corsage bow; the appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is #24-28 depending on the weight of the flower. Corsages should be as light as possible

Abstract Designs

Contain more than 1 single flower point

Vegetative Design

A feature of the style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in a design

"Stair Step Manner" Design Placement

placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth

Waterfall design

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container

Customer Education

florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent

Processing Flowers

growers, wholesalers, & retail florists must process their flowers

Floral Preservative

A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water pH

Hydrating Solution

citric acid solution that causes flowers to taker up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry-packed

Respiration

cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for plant

Transpiration

the process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves

Interpretive Design

a combo of both natural & man-made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images

Formal-Linear Design

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms & lines

Parallel Design

consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line that moves the eye through the arrangement

Line Flowers

Used as primary flowers to est. the skeleton outline, height, or width of the arrangement

Form Flowers

Used to create focal point w/ unusual & distinct shapes

Mass Flowers

Usually single-stem w/ large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in

Cascade Design

consists of several layers of materials, varying in size & texture to create a flowering effect

Focal Point

the location w/in a design that attracts the most attention; the effect of interest; in a corsage, the focal point is where the biggest flower is placed

Primary Colors

Red, Yellow, & Blue

Secondary Colors

2 primary colors combined in equal amounts

Proportion

relationship between flowers, foliage, & container

Skeleton Flowers

Primary or line flowers used in s design to est. the outline of the arrangement

Balance

The impression of the design being stable & self-supportive

Conditioning

the process in which cut flowers & foliage have been tested to extend their freshness

Piercing Method

Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent down towards the stem

Asymmetrical design

a triangle pattern w/ a long "L-line"

Symmetrical design

formal, equilateral triangle design

Round Designs

do not require focal points

Hook method

wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower & a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower

Hairpin method

corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into hairpin

intermediate colors

combo of equal amount of primary & adjacent secondary colors

Filler Flower

type of flower used to complete a design

Wedding flowers

bride's bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, altar flowers, pew flowers, on the candelabra, bride's throw bouquet, table directions, & on the wedding cake

Foliages

to hide the mechanics in an arrangement

Line Element

the element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement

Form

geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the design

Color

color spectrum is made up of 12 major colors; using color properly is very important

Bacteria Growth

removing all foliage helps prevent bacteria growth

Wire

#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire; #20 & #22 gauge wire is best suited for supporting roses, carnations, & mums

Intenisty

brightness/ darkness of a hue

Tone

measure of a color's intensity when grey added

Shade

a hue darkened by the addition of black

Value

describes the lightness/ darkness of a hue

Tint

adding white to a color lightens its tint

Re-cutting stems

cut needs to be slanted to help prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product, & keeps stem from sealing to the bottom of the container

Refrigeration of Fresh Product

keep fridge at 38-40 degrees F; low temps & high humidity slows respiration, reduces water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity & reduces microbial growth

Ficus Benjamina

Weeping Fig

Anglaonema

Chinese Evergreen

Spatchiphyllum

peace lilly

Aspidistra Elatior

cast iron plant

Dracaena Fragans

corn plant

Ficus Elastica

rubber plant

Dieffenbachia

dumb cane

Plumosa

Baby's breath

Huckleberry

Bird of paradise

Leatherleaf fern

Cattleya Orchid

Flat Fern

Rose

Carnation

Gladiolas