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| Term | List of items |
|---|---|
| Primary Principles of design | Proportion, Balance, Dominance, Rhythm, Contrast Harmony, Unity (Acronym PB DR CHU) |
| Secondary Principles of design | Scale, Focal Area, Focal Point, Repetition, Accent, Depth, Transition, Opposition, Tension, Variation (Acronym SFF RAD TO TV) |
| 5 recognizable patterns of geometric design | Circular, Triangular, Hogarth curve, Crescents and Linear Shapes (Acronym CT HCL) |
| 4 groups of flower types | Line, mass, form, filler |
| 4 basic types of wiring | Hook, Hairpin, Insertion, Piercing |
| Some other names for round bridal bouquet | Colonial, ballerina, nosegay, juliet |
| The 7 components of design | Line, Space, Form, Texture, Pattern, Color, Size (acronym LS FT PCS) |
| Name 2 kinds of balance | Symmetrical and Asymmetrical |
| Types of linear design | Vertical, diagonal, horizontal |
| 3 things to consider when choosing a container | Fit/weight, pleasure to use, adaptability to various designs |
| Examples of line foliage | Horsetail, bear grass, sanseveria |
| Examples of mass foliage | Magnolia leaves, aspidistra, galax |
| Examples of form foliage | Philodendron, eucalyptus, caladium |
| The reasons to wire flowers | Give support, straighten a crooked stem, curve a stem, reduce weight |
| Name some foundational pins | Wooden picks, steel picks, greening pins, bank pins, corsage bins, buttonneer pins, anchor pins |
| Name some tools to anchor arrangements | Anchor tape (bulldog tape), floral tape, glue, floral adhesive tape, chicken wire |
| Name the common shapes for corsages | Round, crescent, triangular |
| Name some flowers that can be feathered | Carnation, chrysanthemum, marigold, orchids |
| Name some common flowers used in buttonneers | Carnation, small gardenia, rose, lily of the valley |
| Name the three basic designs for sympathy work | Container designs, Spray Designs, Wreath Designs |
| 3 important points to remember when designing funeral baskets | Balance, well anchored, and 1/4 material behind the handle |
| Name the rules to follow when using a smaller number of flowers for a spray | Use only 1 color. Do not place bow in center. Use greenery in proportion to the quantity of blossoms. Use different textures. Size and shape. |
| What type forms are used in building a sympathy wreath | Wire frame wreath, wet foam wreath rings, styrofoam, dry foam or chicken wire |
| What things must the floral designer determine for the funeral arrangements | The type of casket, the material and the lining |
| Name some flowering plants for delivery | African violet, azalea, amaryllis, begonia |
| Name some foliage plants for delivery | Chinese evergreen, cast iron plant, jade plant, corn plant |
| Name some plants that will tolerate high light conditions | Bromeliad, Norfolk Island Pine, Cactus |
| Who submits the questions for the retail florist exam | LA State Floral Assn, LSU Ag Center, LA Dept of Agriculture and Forestry, LA floral designers |
| Name some warm colors | Red, orange, yellow |
| What are some emotions that warm colors produce | Anger, happiness, excitement |
| Name some cool colors | Blue, green, violet |
| What are some emotions that cool colors produce | Relaxation, quiet, calm |
| What are the neutral colors | Black, white, gray |
| Name some flowers with natural complimentary colors | Iris, Bird of Paradise |
| How to process flowers | Inspect flowers in package, individualize flowers. Place flowers in buckets of hot water. Cut flowers underwater with bunch cutters. Dip in Cristal - Quik Dip. Lay orchids and foliage flat |
| The three main ingredients in floral food | Sugar, bio inhibitor, acidifier |
| What are some flowers that benefit from submersion in water? | Hydranea, Lily of the Valley, Galax, Anthurium, dendrobium, gerbera |
| Name some examples of filler foliage | Leather leaf, pittosporium, salal |
| Some common ribbon widths and their numbers | 1/4 in = 1; 2 1/2 inch = 40; 4 in =100; 4 1/2 in =120 |
| What ribbon numbers (not widths) that are used for funeral work? | 40 or 100 |
| A retail florist license authorizes the holder to | Arrange or supervise the arrangement of floral designs; Sell retail floral designs, cut flowers and ornamental plants in pots |
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