Floriculture questions

Vase life is the length of time that: - ans Cut flowers usually remain acceptable The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the: - ans Greeks Which period in the history of floral design scattered roses on the tables and floor at banquets? - ans Romans All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except - ans Snapdragons The word photoperiod has to do with light: - ans duration Fertilization in a flower takes place when: - ans A sperm and egg unite A container often used at Thanksgiving for floral arrangements and symbolic of a plentiful harvest is the: - ans cornucopia A plant is placed in a kitchen window. What should be done to make it grow healthy and equally on all sides? - ans Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight Generally, roses are graded according to _________________ of stem. - ans length In order to survive in the florist business, an owner/manager must be able to determine the true value of the product and strive for improvement of the perceived value. This is called - ans Profit Pricing A palmately compound leaf has - ans leaflet The new growth of a Dieffenbachia is weak and spindly, with large gaps between the leaves. The problem is probably: - ans Lack of light The reason for putting irregularly shaped stones or broken pieces of pottery into the bottom of a pot containing flowering plants is: - ans It helps the soil to drain after being watered