Floral Design

Filler - Correct AnswersFloral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. Dry Pack - Correct AnswersThe Storage or shipment of flowers out of water. Processing - Correct AnswersCutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process. Mechanics - Correct AnswersSupplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Retail Florist - Correct AnswersSells floral goods and services to the consumer. Vase Life - Correct AnswersThe length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer. Bundling - Correct AnswersFirmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit. Photosynthesis - Correct AnswersThe process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for plants. Light Intensity - Correct AnswersThe level of light received on a plant surface. Framing - Correct AnswersA 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 AnswersThe tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills. Terracing and Layering - Correct AnswersSimilar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other. Ikebana - Correct AnswersThe Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms. Corsages - Correct AnswersNumber 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 AnswersIs due to the inability of water to enter the stem. Pave arrangements - Correct AnswersFlower 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 AnswersContain more than one single focal point. Vegetative Design - Correct AnswersA feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design. "STAIR STEP MANNER" DESIGN PLACEMENT - Correct Answersis the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth. WATERFALL DESIGN - Correct AnswersShorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container. CUSTOMER EDUCATION - Correct AnswersFlorists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent. PROCESSING FLOWERS - Correct AnswersGrowers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers. FLORAL PRESERVATIVE - Correct AnswersA chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.