Floriculture: Designing & Merchandising 2nd Edition Dr. Charles P. Griner - Solutions

When covering taller plants with florist foil, cut the foil so that it extends ____________ up the height of the plant.a. 3/4c. 1/2b. 2/3d. 1/3
The use of flowers as a temporary addition to a dish garden results in a combination called aa. pot-et-fleur.b. dish garden.c. jardiniere.d. European dish garden.
When adding cut flowers to a dish garden, you would need to use __________ to prolong the life of the flowers.a. wet floral foamb. water picksc. sphagnum mossd. both a and b
Preformed pot covers are popular with florists becausea. they are inexpensive.b. they take up relatively little storage space.c. they are timesaving and easy-to-use.d. they look good without bows.
Plants used in dish gardensa. must all be the same color.b. must be foliage plants.c. need to be watered frequently.d. must all have the same light requirement.
A jardiniere isa. rarely used because of its cost.b. a decorative container used to hold flowers.c. a type of bow popularly used with dish gardens.d. a container used for European dish gardens.
Florist foila. comes in a variety of colors.b. is available in plain or textured patterns.c. is almost always green on the back side to match plant foliage.d. all of the above.
How can you best determine if a plant should be watered?
Why is it important for the retail salesperson to be knowledgeable about plants sold in the shop?
A gloxinia is classified as aa. temporary flowering potted plant.b. permanent flowering potted plant.c. temporary foliage potted plant.d. permanent foliage potted plant.
Watering to drenching means watering untila. the entire plant is wet.b. water drips off the leaves.c. the top of the soil is covered with water.d. water runs out the bottom of the pot.
A plant that grows best in bright indirect light should be placeda. near a north window.b. in a south window.c. in an east window.d. in a west window.
The scientific name of a plant is written ina. English.b. Greek or Latin.c. Spanish.d. English or Latin.
The binomial name for a plant includes thea. class and subclass.b. order and family.c. division and class.d. genus and species.
The scientific name for plants is called thea. trinomial name.b. plant order.c. binomial name.d. subclass.
The common names for plants can be confusing becausea. they are difficult to pronounce.b. more than one plant may have the same common name.c. they are similar to the scientific name.d. growers do not know plants by common names.
Questions commonly asked by customers purchasing plants includea. the name of the plant.b. how much light a plant needs.c. how often the plant should be watered.d. whether it grows in the greenhouse.e. all of the above.f.a, b, and c.
What are freeze-dried flowers?
What materials are used to hide the dry foam or Styrofoam when arranging permanent flowers?
Describe the two types of silk flowers.
The ends of permanent flower stems may be dipped in pan glue to prevent them from moving in the dry floral foam.
The foam used to hold permanent flowers is usually covered with moss held in place with anchor pins.
The same floral foam used for fresh flowers is recommended for permanent flowers.
Dried flowers that have had all of the moisture mechanically removed from their cell structures are called freeze-dried flowers.
Molded, plastic-stemmed flowers are more expensive than hand-wrapped silk flowers.
Permanent flowers are more difficult to arrange than fresh flowers.
Silk flowers are produced by two basic methods:hand-molded stems and plastic-wrapped stems.
The term silk flowers applies to a wide variety of fabric flowers made from silk, nylon, cotton, and rayon.
Describe the procedure for glycerin treatment of flowers.
What are the advantages of microwave drying?
Describe the environment where flowers should be hung for drying.
List four materials that can be used for desiccant-drying.
Bleached materials can be dyed using food coloring.
Bleach floral materials before attempting to dry them.
Glycerin will turn many foliages a dark bronze color.
Use a small paintbrush to remove dust and desiccant granules after desiccant-drying.
Avoid putting water in the microwave when drying flowers because the desiccant tends to absorb the extra moisture.
When Tell-Tale crystals in silica gel are pink, it is time to dry the gel out in the oven.
Any kind of kitty litter makes a suitable desiccant for drying flowers.
It is best to remove stems from flowers before drying them with a desiccant.
When drying by the hanging method, it is best to choose flowers that have not yet reached their prime.
Most florists choose to dry flowers on their own.
____________ is/are an example of an item that is desirable to bleach.a. Corn shucksb. Grape vinesc. Okrad. all of the above
In order to preserve foliage in a more natural, pliable state, place the stems in ____________a. borax.b. bleach.c. antifreeze.d. glycerin.
When using sand or cornmeal as a desiccant, add ____________ to the mixture.a. silica gelb. bleachc. boraxd. kitty litter
Drying flowers using ____________ requires the least amount of time.a. a desiccant onlyb. a desiccant and a microwavec. the hanging methodd. glycerin
___________ is an example of an agent used in desiccantdrying.a. Kitty litterb. Glycerinc. Silica geld. a and c
Most flowers dry in ____________ when using the hanging method.a. 1 to 3 weeksb. 1 to 3 daysc. 1 to 3 monthsd. 6 to 9 months
When drying flowers using the hanging method, it is best to suspend the flowers in a dark area becausea. darkness speeds up the drying process.b. darkness helps preserve the color of the flowers.c. darkness stops photosynthetic activity in the flowers.d. darkness repels insects that might damage
What is the advantage of placing flowers in water picks when designing sympathy flowers?
How do sympathy flower orders affect the work day of flower shop employees?
Why have sympathy flowers been referred to as the“bread and butter” of the flower shop business?
Make a list of the different kinds of sympathy flowers.
Many people like to send living plants in sympathy becausea. they are cheaper.b. they can be used later by the family to decorate their home.c. they are much easier for the florist to decorate.d. they symbolize the beauty of life.
The pattern of a basket arrangement is usuallya. triangular.b. fan-shaped.c. crescent-shaped.d. both a and b.
A ____________ is a flower commonly used in funeral baskets.a. carnationb. orchidc. tulipd. gerbera daisy
__________ is a material commonly used to make baskets.a. Metalb. Strawc. Papier-mâchéd. both a and c
Sympathy wreaths are constructed in a manner similar to sprays excepta. wreaths are more expensive.b. wreaths require more labor.c. wreaths are circular in design.d. none of the above.
Sprays may be constructed usinga. hand-tying methods.b. floral foam.c. Styrofoam.d. all of the above.
Double sprays are also calleda. oval sprays.b. triangular sprays.c. double trouble.d. standing sprays.
___________ are the most popular funeral pieces ordered.a. Casket coversb. Funeral wreathsc. Spraysd. Baskets
The most elaborate of all sympathy flowers, which are also purchased by the closest family members, is thea. casket cover.b. casket couch.c. standing spray.d. funeral wreath.
____________ are considered the “bread and butter” income of many small florists.a. Holidaysb. Sympathy flowersc. Weddingsd. none of the above
How are the hand-tied bouquet and the arm bouquet similar and how are they different.
Why should the florist avoid using several small arrangements in a large church?
What criteria may be used in selecting the bridal bouquet?
How does the wedding order form assist in planning wedding decorations?
How can the florist determine how much a bride can afford to pay for wedding flowers?
Avoid placing flowers on a wedding cake because you could poison the wedding guests.
Because receptions are for the enjoyment of the wedding guests, the decorations should be less formal than the decorations for the wedding ceremony.
Bows can make a simple pew decoration.
Dark flowers such as blue or lavender tend to create a lovely accent in arrangements when photographed.
A florist should be familiar with a church’s policy regarding weddings and receptions.
Boutonnieres are usually made with flowers used in a bride’s or bridal attendants’ bouquets.
Cascading bouquets may be hand-tied.
A nosegay cannot be made well in advance of the wedding because it does not have a water source.
Because of the way arm bouquets are constructed, they can be made in advance and preserved in vases of water or water picks.
Arm bouquets, colonial nosegays, and cascading bouquets are all popular bouquet styles.
A large bride would want a small bouquet in order to make herself look slender.
A bride should choose the type of bouquet she wants regardless of the style of her gown.
The wedding order form does not differentiate between flowers charged to the bride and groom because it is the bride’s responsibility to pay for all of the flowers.
The florist should have a special area away from the traffic in the shop for the purpose of wedding consultations.
Calculate the amount of helium needed to fill twentyfive, 18-inch Mylar balloons and fifty 9-inch latex balloons.
List two ways that latex balloons can be sealed.
What is the purpose of using Hi Float in latex balloons?
Make a list of evergreen foliages available for decorating in your area during the Christmas holidays.
What is the theme for Thanksgiving celebrations and what flowers are popular at this holiday?
Make a list of popular potted plants for the Easter holidays.
What accessories are popular for the Easter season?
What effect do holidays have on the retail florist industry?
A ____________ inch balloon is the smallest Mylar balloon that can be inflated with helium.
A properly inflated balloon is ____________ shaped.
The most popular potted plant for the Christmas season is the ____________.
The longest and most celebrated of all holidays is ____________.
The ____________ is the symbol of a bountiful harvest.
The _______________ is in great demand for corsages at Easter.
The ____________ is the most popular potted plant at Easter.
Two cut flowers that are popular for Easter are the ____________ and ____________.
The most popular flower for Valentine’s Day is the red ____________.
____________ is traditionally a time of exchanging tokens of love.

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