TSFA LEVEL 1 FLORAL CERTIFICATION
STUDY GUIDE
Filler - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - Correct Answers -Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
piercing method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted
through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.
asymmetrical design - Correct Answers -A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line".
symmetrical design - Correct Answers -A formal, equilateral triangular design.
round design - Correct Answers -Do not require a focal point.
Hook Method - Correct Answers -Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through
the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower.
hairpin method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is
shaped into a hairpin.
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.
Vase Life - Correct Answers -The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit.
, Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -process by which plants and some other organisms
use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and high-energy
carbohydrates such as sugars and starches
light intensity - Correct Answers -The level of light received on a plant surface.
Framing - Correct Answers -A design technique in which branches of flowers are used
around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the
center of the arrangement.
Pillowing - Correct Answers -The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Terracing and Layering - Correct Answers -Similar design technique to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other
Ikenbana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized
by their linear forms.
Corsages - Correct Answers -Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage
bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the
weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.
Bent neck in flowers - Correct Answers -Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -Flower arrangement heights should not vary in
pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or
surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in
depth.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one single focal point.
Vegetative design - Correct Answers -
"Stair Step Manner" Design Placement - Correct Answers -is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.
Waterfall Design - Correct Answers -Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container.
Customer Education - Correct Answers -Florists must educate the customer in order to
help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must
process their flowers.
STUDY GUIDE
Filler - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - Correct Answers -Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
piercing method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted
through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.
asymmetrical design - Correct Answers -A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line".
symmetrical design - Correct Answers -A formal, equilateral triangular design.
round design - Correct Answers -Do not require a focal point.
Hook Method - Correct Answers -Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through
the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower.
hairpin method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is
shaped into a hairpin.
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.
Vase Life - Correct Answers -The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit.
, Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -process by which plants and some other organisms
use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and high-energy
carbohydrates such as sugars and starches
light intensity - Correct Answers -The level of light received on a plant surface.
Framing - Correct Answers -A design technique in which branches of flowers are used
around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the
center of the arrangement.
Pillowing - Correct Answers -The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Terracing and Layering - Correct Answers -Similar design technique to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other
Ikenbana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized
by their linear forms.
Corsages - Correct Answers -Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage
bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the
weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.
Bent neck in flowers - Correct Answers -Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -Flower arrangement heights should not vary in
pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or
surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in
depth.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one single focal point.
Vegetative design - Correct Answers -
"Stair Step Manner" Design Placement - Correct Answers -is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.
Waterfall Design - Correct Answers -Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container.
Customer Education - Correct Answers -Florists must educate the customer in order to
help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must
process their flowers.
