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Texas State Florists' Association
High School Floral Certification
Study Guide Latest 2025-2026.
Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A
"Stair step manner" design placement - ANSIs the placement if cut materials in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth. Abstract design - ANSContain more than one single focal point Algaonema - ANSChinese Evergreen Aspidistra Elatior - ANSCast Iron Plant Asymmetrical design - ANSA triangular patter with a strong "L-Line" Bacterial growth - ANSRemoving all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth Balance - ANSThe impression of the design being stable and self- supported Bent neck in flowers - ANSIs due to the inability of water to enter the stem.
Bundling - ANSFirmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit. Cascade design - ANSThe design consists of several layers of material a varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect. Color - ANSThe color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement Conditioning - ANSThe process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness Corsages - ANSNumber 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage now. The appropriate gauge of sure for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible. Customer education - ANSFlorists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent. Dieffenbachia - ANSDumb Cane Dracaena Fragans - ANSCorn Plant Dry pack - ANSThe storage or shipment of flowers out of water.
Formal-linear design - ANSAn asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually places in groups that emphasize forms and lines. Framing - ANSA design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of the arrangement. Hairpin method - ANSCorsage wiring technique in whichever the wire is shaped into a hairpin Hook method - ANSWiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower Hydrating solution - ANSA citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed. Ikenbana - ANSThe Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms. Intensity - ANSThe brightness or darkness of a hue Intermediate colors - ANSCombination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color Interpretive design - ANSA combination of both natural and man made materials in unnatural manner to create new images
Light intensity - ANSThe level of light received on a plant surface. Line element - ANSThe element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement. Line flowers - ANSUsed as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement Mass flowers - ANSAre usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in. Mechanics - ANSSupplies,methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Parallel design - ANSDesign that consists if clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement Pave arrangements - ANSFlower arrangement heights should not vary in pave arrangements. The page design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions ions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth. Photosynthesis - ANSThe process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
Respiration - ANSCell process in which stores food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant Retail florist - ANSSells floral goods and services to the consumer. Round designs - ANSDo not require a focal point Scale - ANSThe relationship between the completed arrangement location. Secondary colors - ANSTwo primary colors combined in equal amounts Shade - ANSA hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue Skeleton flowers - ANSPrimary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement Spathiphyllum - ANSPeace Lily Symmetrical design - ANSA formal, equilateral triangular design Terracing and layering - ANSSimilar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other Tint - ANSAdding white to a color lightens it's tint
Tone - ANSThe measure of color intensity when gray us added to a hue Transpiration - ANSThe process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves Value - ANSDescribes the lightness or darkness of a hue Vase life - ANSThe length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer. Vegetative design - ANSA feature of this style of design is the seasonal comparability of the plant materials for the design. Waterfall design - ANSShorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container Wedding flowers - ANSBride's bouquet, Bridesmaid's bouquet, Corsages, Boutonnieres, Alter flowers, Pew flowers, on the candelabra, Bride's Throw bouquet, table decorations and on the wedding cake Wire - ANS#28 wire is a fine wire than #16 gauge wire. #20 and #22 gauge wire is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
