Floral Design Review Flashcards by Ashlynn Schuett

Which of the following terms best describes line?
A. Surface quality
B. Positive/negative
C. Static/dynamic
D. Shape

C. Static/dynamic

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Room size and décor must be considered in relation to which secondary principle of design?
A. Scale
B. Tension
C. Emphasis
D. Depth

A. Scale

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Aesthetic appeal is which of the following?
A. Harmony
B. Rhythm
C. Unity
D. Balance

A. Harmony

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What is the botanical name of this flower?
A. Matthiola incana cv.
B. Catharanthus roseus
C. Gladiolus x hortulanus cv.
D. Paphiopedilum x hybrid cv.

C. Gladiolus x hortulanus cv.

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Which of the following is the Fibonacci sequence of aesthetically pleasing proportion?
A. 2:4:6:8
B. 2:3:5:8
C. 1:4:8:14
D. 3:6:9:12

B. 2:3:5:8

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Which of the following is an example of flower and foliage forms?
A. Line
B. Tension
C. Open
D. Focal

A. Line

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Which is the smallest diameter gauge of floral wire?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 26
D. 28

D. 28

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Which of the following occurred during the Greek period of floral art development?
A. Ikebana was widely used
B. The first commercial florist came into existence
C. Fan-shaped arrangements gained popularity
D. Geometric design was developed

B. The first commercial florist came into existence

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Which of the following is NOT an example of floral design forms?
A. Square
B. Balanced
C. Triangular
D. Linear

B. Balanced

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Identify the following floral design tool.
A. Bow maker
B. Stem shaper
C. Candle cup
D. Corsage holder

C. Candle Cup

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Which of the following relates to the principle of unity?
A. Rhythm
B. Dominance
C. Oneness of purpose
D. Fragrance

C. Oneness of purpose

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In floral design, crossing stems so they do not originate from a logical point of origin causes which of the following?
A. Refinement
B. Excitement
C. Lack of rhythm
D. Motion

C. Lack of rhythm

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When used in design, which of the following terms best describes space?
A. Surface quality
B. Positive/negative
C. Static/dynamic
D. Shape

B. Positive/negative

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What is the origin of this flower?
A. Ireland
B. South Africa
C. United States
D. China

B. South Africa

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Identify the following floral design tool.
A. Stem stripper
B. Blade sharpener
C. Wire curler
D. Foam cutter

A. Stem stripper

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Ageratum is considered which of the following flower types?
A. Form
B. Mass
C. Line
D. Filler

D. Filler

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of botrytis?
A. Considered a fungus
B. Thrives in dry conditions
C. Observed as gray mold
D. Grows on plant surfaces

B. Thrives in dry conditions

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Which of the following would NOT increase ethylene production?
A. Preserved foliage
B. Smoke
C. Aging flowers
D. Ripening fruit

A. Preserved foliage

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Which of the following best describes tangible and intangible?
A. Contrast
B. Transition
C. Harmony
D. Repetition

C. Harmony

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When used in design, which of the following terms best describes texture?
A. Surface quality
B. Positive/negative
C. Static/Dynamic
D. Shape

A. Surface quality

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Which of the following was from the Flemish timeframe (era)?
A. Created arrangements using a single flower
B. Striped/flame colored tulips were popular
C. Used daffodils as a form of currency
D. Daffodils were traded similar to current day “stocks”

B. Striped/flame colored tulips were popular

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What is the common name of this plant?
A. Jade Plant
B. Prickly Plant
C. Rubber Plant
D. Friendship Plant

D. Friendship Plant

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The general environmental rule of proportion for dimensions of a table centerpiece is which of the following?
A. 1/9 of table area
B. 1/3 of table area
C. Round and low
D. Balanced

A. 1/9 of table area

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Tension has a dynamic aesthetic quality which __________.
A. Requires the use of monochromatic elements
B. Requires skillful use of contrast
C. May disrupt the rhythm of the design
D. May cause the design to feel unbalanced

B. Requires skillful use of contrast

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In __________ balance, a high vertical line on one side is counterbalanced by a low horizontal line on the other side. A. Circular B. Symmetrical C. Asymmetrical D. Complete

C. Asymmetrical

Evaluate the image and determine what type of design is shown. A. Ikebana B. Egyptian C. Roman D. Greek

A. Ikebana ## Footnote A. Ikebana

What is the botanical name of this flower?A. Canna x generalis B. Ageratum mexicanum C. Polianthes tuberosa D. Cymbidium cv.

C. Polianthes tuberosa ## Footnote C. Polianthes tuberosa

What is the botanical name of this flower? A. Leucanthemum x superbum cv. B. Liatris spicata C. Salvia splendens cv. D. Lilium x hyrbridum cv

B. Liatris spicata ## Footnote B. Liatris spicata

What is the common name of this flower? A. Hyacinth B. Marigold C. Zinna D. Tuberous Begonia

B. Marigold ## Footnote B. Marigold

Which of the following is NOT a color associated with this flower? A. White B. Pink C. Violet D. Orange

C. Violet ## Footnote A. White

Which of the following flower types are used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement? A. Mass flowers B. Line flowers C. Foliage flowers D. Filler flowers

B. Line flowers

Which of the following is NOT a use of floral preservatives? A. Replenishing the food source B. Lowering the pH C. Reducing bacterial growth D. Preventing ethylene damage

D. Preventing ethylene damage

Which of the following is NOT a secondary principle of rhythm? A. Repetition B. Gradation C. Depth D. Transition

B. Gradation

Which of the following is NOT considered a triadic color scheme? A. Red, blue, yellow B. Yellow-green, red-orange, blue-violet C. Orange, green, violet D. Green, violet, red

D. Green, violet, red

Which of the following is considered a monochromatic color scheme? A. Blue, red, green B. Green, blue-green, blue C. Red, pink, maroon D. Orange, yellow, red

C. Red, pink, maroon

Strong contrasts in texture have what effect on a monochromatic design? A. Decrease unity B. Decreases visual interest C. Prevents harmony D. Prevents monotony

D. Prevents monotony

Using the word bank, label the image with the type of plant used in the bouquet. Filler Flower Foliage Line Flower Mass Flower

## Footnote Mass Flower

Place the following materials in the order they should be added to a geometric floral design. Greenery of foliage Mass flowers Mechanics Water Filler flower

1. Mechanics 2. Water 3. Mass flowers 4. Greenery of foliage 5. Filler flower

Evaluate the following design to determine the specific type shown in the image. A. Circular mass B. Equilateral triangle C. Right triangle D. Wreath

A. Circular mass ## Footnote A. Circular mass

Place the following steps of retail floral processing in order. Cut stems to allow for water uptake Place containers with water and floral preservatives at room temperature for at least one hour Place flowers in cooler Remove plastic sleeves Open boxes upon arrival Strip foliage and thorns from stems to minimize decay in plant material

1. Open boxes upon arrival 2. Cut stems to allow for water uptake 3. Strip foliage and thorns from stems to minimize decay in plant materials 4. Place containers with water and floral preservatives at room temperature for at least one hour 5. Remove plastic sleeves 6. Place flowers in cooler

Margaret has processed a collection of tropical flowers and greenery to store in the cooler. What range should her cooler be set to in degrees Fahrenheit? A. 50-55 B. 45-50 C. 10-20 D. 38-42

B. 45 – 50

Adhesives are only used with artificial flowers because using any type of adhesive will brown flower petals or kill the flower. A. True B. False

B. False

Elijah needs to attach his boutonniere to his lapel. His florist recommends using a black-headed pin. Which of the following is another feature of the boutonniere pins? A. The pin should have a pear head B. The pin should be about 1 1/2 inches long C. The pin should be decorative D. The pin should be about 2 1/2 inches long

B. The pin should be about 1 1/2 inches long

Shelia is creating the centerpieces for a reception this weekend. Which of the following is the most important thing Shelia should keep in mind when creating centerpieces? A. The number of bridesmaids B. The groom’s tuxedo color C. The height of the arrangements D. The food to be served at the wedding

C. The height of the arrangements

Jim is making a Thanksgiving arrangement which includes fresh pumpkins. Why is it necessary to spray the pumpkins with a clear coat? A. To make the floral materials appear brighter B. To prevent the floral materials from decomposing and wilting C. A clear coat is applied to all floral arrangements D. To prevent the smell of the pumpkin from being stronger than the flowers

B. To prevent the floral materials from decomposing and wilting

Frank comes into a floral shop and would like to order an arrangement to send to a family friend who recently lost their spouse. However, Frank’s budget is fairly small. Which arrangement should the florist suggest sending to the family? A. Vase arrangement B. Casket spray C. Standing spray D. Stateroom

A. Vase arrangement

Kumail is critiquing a symmetrical triangle arrangement. Select all of the following features he should be assessing in this design type. Balance determined by imagining a vertical axis through the center of the design where all stems come together, one side should be a mirror image of the other Flowers create a high vertical line on one side which is counterbalanced by a low horizontal line on the other side Focal point should be located where all the stems come together Flowers should be evenly distributed through the design Foliage must follow the lines of the skeleton to create the triangle placed radially, coming out from the center point Flowers must be securely set in foam No focal point Mechanics must be completely covered by flowers and foliage

Balance determined by imagining a vertical axis through the center of the design where all stems come together, one side should be a mirror image of the other Focal point should be located where all the stems come together Foliage must follow the lines of the skeleton to create the triangle placed radially, coming out from the center point Flowers must be securely set in foam Mechanics must be completely covered by flowers and foliage

The circle represents an overhead view of a round floral arrangement. Using the word bank, place flowers one through seven where they should be placed to form an appropriate skeleton for the arrangement.

Riccardo manages a flower shop in an area with significant foot traffic. Which strategy could he use to draw in people passing by? A. Creating attractive, unique window displays which will rotate often B. Create a dark and moody atmosphere for an intimate feel inside the store C. Stand outside and greet pedestrians D. Create a large central display inside the store which changes seasonally

A. Creating attractive, unique window displays which will rotate often

Select the true statement. A. Floral shops may choose not to restock items based on season or to allow products in the store to feel more unique B. Floral shops always restock items to ensure the largest variety of options for customers and to increase repurchasing for products in store.

A. Floral shops may choose not to restock items based on season or to allow products in the store to feel more unique

Which of the following is the cheapest form of advertising? A. Radio ads B. Newspaper ads C. Word of mouth D. Websites

C. Word of mouth

The relationship of floral materials to the size of the container comes from the ______ art of flower arranging. A. Japanese B. Chinese C. Flemish D. Byzantines

A. Japanese

During the Greek period of floral art development, which of the following occurred? A. S-curved was created B. Cornucopia were a commonly used shape/motif C. Ikebana was widely used D. Geometric design was developed

B. Cornucopia were a commonly used shape/motif

Positive space is which of the following? A. area occupied by materials B. open areas between materials C. Open space D. Closed space

A. area occupied by materials

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Rikkwa? A. used as a sign of affection B. large, upright and symmetrical C. commonly incorporated a tree in the center of the container D. portrays a natural landscape

A. used as a sign of affection

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mass flowers? A. usually single stemmed B. has large rounded heads C. commonly used inside or along the arrangement D. used to establish the skeleton outline of the arrangement

D. used to establish the skeleton outline of the arrangement

Which of the following types of daisy's are shown? A. Shasta B. Marguerite C. Transvaal D. Gerber

B. Marguerite

What is the common name of this plant? A. English Ivy B. Wandering Jew C. Silver Dollar Gum D. Huckleberry

C. Silver Dollar Gum

What is the common name for the greenery described? - Botanical Name: Zebrina pendula cv. - Origin: South America - Color: green leaves with white, pink or purple flowers A. English B. Astible C. Leatherleaf fern D. Wandering Jew

D. Wandering Jew

Which flower types are used to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement? A. Mass B. Line C. Filler D. Foliage

B. Line

Where did the Red Edge Dracaena originate? A. Madagascar B. North America C. South America D. Florida

A. Madagascar

Which type of lily is shown? A. Trumpet B. Flamingo C. Peruvian D. Garden

B. Flamingo

Which of the following is the place the eye is drawn or attracted? A. Shade B. Focal C. Tint D. Rhythm

B. Focal

Which of the following describes a shade? A. any color + white B. any color + black C. any color + gray

B. any color + black

Which of the following describes a tint? A. any color + white B. any color + black C. any color + gray

A. any color + white

Which of the following describes a tone? A. any color + white B. any color + black C. any color + gray

C. any color + gray

Space should be used to do which of the following? A. Create monotony B. excites the senses C. enhances the fragrance D. emphasizes importance

D. emphasizes importance

Warm Colors:

Orange Yellow Red

Cool Colors:

Blue Green Purple/Violet

Walk in coolers are set at which temperature? A. 40-50*F B. 55-60*F C. 30-32*F D. 38-42*F

D. 38-42*F

Pew Markers

line the aisle of the ceremony location

What is the purpose of using floral wire in boutonnieres?

to strengthen floral stems

What percentage of the total budget should be spent on wedding flowers?

10 - 15 percent

What is the name of the item used to hold the arrangement on top of a casket?

Casket Saddle

Lilium longiforum is also know as a Trumpet Easter Lily and is most common during which holiday?

Easter

Triadic color scheme is selecting three colors EQUALLY spaced on the color wheel. Which of the following is an example of this? A. Red, Green and White B. Red, Yellow and Blue C. Blue, Orange and Green D. Blue, Purple and Blue-Purple

B. Red, Yellow and Blue

The principle of Unity relates to which of the following? A. Rhythm B. All components contribute C. Dominance D. Fragrance

B. All components contribute

How does ethylene affect cut flowers? A. increases strength of stems B. decreases shelf life C. enhances shelf life D. increases color vibrancy in flowers

B. decreases shelf life

Crescent arrangements are considered: A. symmetrical B. asymmetrical C. triangular D. free of foliage

B. asymmetrical

_____ is visual movement throughout a design. A. Rhythm B. Tension C. Focal Point D. Balance

A. Rhythm

Hydrangeas originated where?

Japan

What is the name of this filler flower?

Statice

What is the botanical name of the Tulip?

Tulipa cv.

What is the botanical name of the Freesia?

Freesia x hybrida

What type of lily is this?

Flamingo

What is the name of this plant?

Hens and Chickens

Which of the following is a white flower? A. Tuberose B. Marigold C. Common Camellia D. Liatris

A. Tuberose

Which of the following is NOT a mass flower? A. Shasta Daisy B. Marigold C. Gardenia D. Tuberose

D. Tuberose

Which flower type is used to add depth to an arrangement? A. Mass B. Form C. Filler D. Line

C. Filler

If I wanted to curve a straight stem of a flower, which material would be most helpful? A. floral tape B. floral foam C. floral wire D. bouquet holder

C. floral wire

Determine the type of focal point for each: Crescent - Vertical - Circular Mound - Isosceles Triangle -

Crescent - central focal point Vertical - top of the arrangement Circular Mound - no focal point Isosceles Triangle - central focal point

What is the rule of thumb when it comes to floral materials size to container size?

one and a half times the container

Plant growth: If a plant is grown in low light it will have ____ flower color, and if it is grown in bright light it will have ____ flower color.

lighter; darker

If we are using flowers with heavier stems, which type of foam should be used? A. Perforated B. Unperforated

A. Perforated

What is a term that best describes the element of form?

Shape

If we have an arrangement and drew a line vertically down the center, we see that the materials mirror each other on each side. This is considered which type of arrangement? A. Asymmetrical B. Technical C. Symmetrical D. Similar

C. Symmetrical

Which flower type does the flower pictured fall under? A. Line B. Mass C. Form D. Filler