BENZ School of Floral Design Certification Review

Flashcards in the FILL_IN_THE_BLANK style.

What is used as the base to hold the arrangement on top of the casket? __

Casket Saddle

What term does NOT describe __texture?

Monochromatic

What does NOT increase __ production?

Preserved Foliage

What is NOT a reason to use __?

To prevent ethylene damage

What best describes tangible and __?

Harmony

Where should shorter flowers be placed in an isosceles __ arrangement?

Around the edges

What is the relationship of units/elements within a design in shape, size, quality, and degree of __?

Proportion

How does ethylene effect cut __?

Decreases shelf life

What degrees should tropical flowers and greenery be stored at in a floral __?

45-50 degrees Fahrenheit

If creating a floral arrangement to be placed outside on a gravesite, what would be the best choice of __ to use?

Silk flowers with metal clips on the end which are glued into dry oasis

What is the biggest impact on a florist changing decorations and window displays in a __?

Change of seasons

What is the cheapest form of __?

Word of mouth

What arrangements are used to line the aisle of a ceremony __?

Pew markers

When using pesticides, growers must use __

Personal Protective Equipment

When pricing an arrangement, what is the determining __?

Amount and cost of materials used

Room size and décor must be considered in relation to what secondary __?

Scale

What word best describes the product of the element of __?

Skeleton

What principle in a properly constructed design gives the feeling of stability and __?

Balance

What is the order materials should be placed in a geometric floral __?

Mechanics, Water, Mass Flowers, Greenery or Foliage, Filler Flower

Space should be used to __.

Emphasize importance

What color is NOT considered a receding __?

Yellow

__ expresses action or energy and has a dynamic aesthetic quality.

Tension

A high vertical line on one side counterbalanced by a low horizontal line on the other side is __

Asymmetrical balance

Rubber feet on a casket saddle ensures that it __.

WON'T slip off the casket

Tension has a dynamic aesthetic quality which __

Requires skillful use of contrast

Common Garden Petunias, Friendship Plants, Christmas Cactus and Thanksgiving Cactus all __

Originated in South America

What is the purpose of using floral wire in __?

To strengthen floral stems

What is the first thing needed prior to opening a floral __?

A business plan

__ is NOT a secondary principle of.

Variation

What term is used to repeat 'like' material within a __?

Repetition

What culture created the “__-curve?"

Baroque

Where should the first flower be placed when creating an asymmetrical __?

To either the back right or back left of the oasis foam

Why would it be necessary to spray pumpkins with a clear __?

To prevent floral materials from decomposing and wilting

What is NOT a characteristic of __?

Thrives in dry conditions

The middleman or distribution company what sells flowers to other businesses mainly for resale or business use is known as a __

Wholesaler

What flower type used in a design creates ethagpo__?

Filler flowers

A stem needs to be cut __ below the calyx.

1 inch

The general environmental rule of proportion for dimensions of a table centerpiece is __

1/9 of table area

What type of balance is typically present in a floral __?

Proportional

What is cutting a large blossom into several pieces and re-wiring the pieces to create small flowers called __?

Feathering

What is the narrowest ribbon __?

1

What is an example of a triadic color __?

Red, Yellow, Blue

What gauge wire is the best size for the purpose of floral __?

18

What is the order a flower would travel through the floral __?

1 Grower, 2 Wholesaler, 3 Retail florist, 4 Customer

When planning a wedding, a florist recommended a traditional centerpiece style to add symmetry to tables so that guests can speak over it. What style did the florist __?

Horizontal arrangements

What kind of flowers were popular in the Flemish timeframe __?

Striped/Flame colored tulips

The principle of unity relates __

All components contribute

What is the ideal temperature for walk-in __?

38 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit

"Oneness of purpose" relates to the principle of __

Unity

__ refers to placing material at different levels in the design.

Depth

Crossing stems so they do not originate from a logical point of origin causes what to occur in the __?

Lack of rhythm

What describes the visual movement from gradual degrees of change within a __?

Transition

__ is the area of authority in a design.

Dominance

When creating a standing spray, what is the traditional shape for the __?

Triangle

What best describes color __?

Any color + grey

What percentage of a wedding budget should be used for the floral __?

10-15%

Eleanor runs a flower shop and needs to submit a big order of flowers for a wedding. Who should she call to purchase the materials __?

The wholesaler

What type of flowers can best withstand outdoor elements and would be good to use for a cemetery __?

Artificial

Isabel ordered an Easter arrangement and wants a novelty piece included within the design. What is an example of an Easter __?

An Easter pick or Easter egg

What is true regarding flowers within a standing __?

The flowers and greenery should be cut in a variety of lengths

When designing a unity candle for a wedding, what should you make sure the flowers and foliage stays away __?

The votive candle

Strong contrasts in texture have what effect on a monochromatic __?

Prevents Monotony

When selecting flowers to assemble a wedding corsage, what guideline should you __?

Select fresh, small flowers which will compliment the season, color scheme and other arrangements at the event

The principle of contrast best relates to __?

Tension

Gigi would like to curve a straight stem in her arrangement. What material would be the MOST helpful to __?

Floral Wire

What is the botanical name of this flower? __

An area

For heavier stems, it is advised to use __

Floral foam

What is NOT a characteristic of mass __?

Commonly used inside corsages

Ellory needs to attach a boutonniere to a lapel. What is a feature of a boutonniere __?

Pin should be 1 ½ inches long