TSFA Knowledge Test 1-20

placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth

branches of flowers used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to material in center

Floral material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch

Cutting flowers stems properly & providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process

Process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide & sunlight into food for plants

The level of light received on a plant surface

Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms

Supplies, methods & materials that designers use to place & hold flowers & foliage in an arrangement

Storage or shipment of flowers out of water

Contain more than one single focal point

#3 ribbon, #24-28 gauge wire used; constructed so its as light weight as possible

Due to the inability of water to enter the stem

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container

Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other

Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger individual unit

Feature of this style is seasonal compatibility of plant materials in the design

Length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer

Tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills

Sells floral goods & services to the consumer

Design with parallel or contoured uniform area with little or no variation in depth