Floral Design - Exam Review 1

Know the different parts of a flower. Correct Answers Stamen, Sepal, Pistil, and petals What two names comprise the scientific name? Correct Answers Genus and Species What are the five shape or types of flower categories? Correct Answers Line, Form, Mass, Filler, and Foliage Know the difference between the types of flower categories. Correct Answers Line - Long linear flowers that create the skeleton of a design Form - Often the focal point; characteristic forms that are unique; used sparingly Mass - Primary flowers that fill in areas between the lines and focal point. Often single stem, solid, rounded head; rose, carnation, tulip, etc Filler - Small and delicate flowers that are bunchy and airy; fill in empty spaces and complete the design; baby's breath, limonium, solidago, etc. Foliage - Anything without flowers on them What is flowers weight? Correct Answers How heavy the flower makes the arrangement look What type of flowers form the skeleton of a design? Correct Answers Line flowers What is vase life? Correct Answers length of time flower remains alive; Usually 7 days What is senescence? Correct Answers flower death What are the three main ingredients in floral preservative? Correct Answers sugar, biocide, acidifier At what temperature should most flowers be stored? Correct Answers 33-35 F