Participation Questions

Question 1

Where do they grow the flowers that we use in class?

Answer 1

majority of the flowers come from either California or Ecuador

Question 2

What temperature should flowers be held in a cooler?

Answer 2

Most: 34-38 degrees Fahrenheit
Tropicals: 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 3

What type of flowers do not like to be cut at an angle?

Answer 3

Bulbs

Question 4

Why is foliage stripped from the bottom of flower stems?

Answer 4

1. extends the vase life of the flower
2. limits the amount of bacteria growth and mold

Question 5

List three things we need to do to clean up the lab before we can leave

Answer 5

1. sweep up the floors and counters
2. take out all the organic and inorganic waste
3. make sure the stools are up off the ground

Question 6

What is the average cost of a flower bouquet in the United States?

Answer 6

$65

Question 7

What technique enables you to have the flowers in your arrangement blooming towards the viewer? Describe

Answer 7

placing your flowers at a 90-degree angle

Question 8

What type of floral design is used to showcase/highlight an added item in a bouquet?

Answer 8

Crescent

Question 9

How long should Alstroemeria Lilies remain out of the cooler after processing before you chill them in the cooler?

Answer 9

2 days

Question 10

What does a budvase floral design highlight?

Answer 10

The focal flower

Question 11

What labor mark-ups are used in the floral industry? List 2

Answer 11

2.5 and 3

Question 12

What is the name of the company that forecasts the color of the year for Retail, Home, and Design Decore? What is the name of the color for 2024?

Answer 12

Company: Pantone
Color: Peach Fuzz

Question 13

What is the first step in greening a design with oasis?

Answer 13

creating a greenery skirt

Question 14

Why are leaves stripped off the flower stems when inserting them into an arrangement?

Answer 14

to force the flower to put more energy into the bloom

Question 15

What product do we use in lab to help the flowers absorb more water during processing?

Answer 15

Quickdip

Question 16

When you own a business that sells to the public. What do all your customers read before they make a purchase?

Answer 16

They will read the reviews

Question 17

What are the first actions that you should take when you encounter a customer?

Answer 17

Greet them and make them feel welcome

Question 18

When selling a product, it is always best to offer different price points. When you do this, the customer will most likely choose which option?

Answer 18

The middle price

Question 19

How many days do you have to leave Gladiolas and Lilies out of the flower cooler to open and show color?

Answer 19

3-4 days

Question 20

What items are needed to secure and design with stephanotis?

Answer 20

1. soak in water
2. insert into the bottom of the bloom
3. secure with a pearl pin from the top of the flower

Question 21

What temperature are flowers held at as they travel through the cold chain?

Answer 21

34-36 degrees

Question 22

What are parallel flower designs used for?

Answer 22

To highlight focal areas such as sympathy urns, pictures, podiums, awards, etc.

Question 23

Requirements needed to purchase flowers from a wholesale supplier.

Answer 23

1. Federal ID number
2. State Resale Tax Exemption permit
3. Company Credit card
4. work address

Question 24

Floral designs are typically comprised of four different elements. Can you name all four?

Answer 24

1. Greenery (backdrop)
2. focal flowers
3. intermediate flowers
4. Filler flowers.

Question 25

Where do flower suppliers source *Peonies* when they are out of season in the United States?

Answer 25

Alaska and Chile

Question 26

What type of flowers are worn on the wrist?

Answer 26

Corsages, usually on a wristlet

Question 27

What is the base price that should be used to calculate the price of a boutonniere and a corsage. How do you come to your final price? Explain

Answer 27

$15 &$25 - Take the average amount of items a designer can put together in an hour, then multiply their wage x3. Then divide that multiplied wage by the amount they can complete.

Question 28

How can you increase the perceived value of your flower bouquet? Explain.

Answer 28

by the size of the bouquet as well as the form and space.

Question 29

When pricing out a flower bouquet, what price would you assign a container that you didn't know the price of?

Answer 29

Determine what the market value is and divide by 2.5

Question 30

Is your labor charge on floral designs always the same? If not, when does it change? Why?

Answer 30

No, there is a different charge for everyday arrangements and weddings. This is because it can be more labor-intensive to do a wedding or event compared to an everyday arrangement for somebody.

Question 31

What stem count number do you use to calculate the wholesale cost of a flower stem that is sold by weight, not by stem count?

Answer 31

The middle number is used. If you had a bunch that averaged between 5-7 stems, you would use 6.

Question 32

What are some advantages of purchasing locally grown flowers for your wedding and events? List 3

Answer 32

- contact the farmer and select colors and varieties in advance - will receive the flowers in their largest form and most open - satisfaction of supporting local

Question 33

What are some disadvantages of purchasing locally grown flowers for your wedding and events? List 3

Answer 33

- could see insect damage - flowers could be muddy, dusty, and dirty - could not have the availability and selection you need

Question 34

Which employee in a florist is responsible for the profitability of the business?

Answer 34

The designer is responsible. They are the ones who are in charge of making sure they have the correct price, trying to upsell the customer, and making sure they ask the right questions.

Question 35

What margin of profit is used to cover all the cost of goods sold and still be profitable for the owner?

Answer 35

Three times

Question 36

If you were creating a tropical flower design. Which flowers would you select to construct your design?

Answer 36

Some of the options could be protea, torch ginger, shampoo ginger, bird of paradise, palm, aspidistra leaf, ti leaf, and pin cushion protea.