Agriculture
What are the colors in the FFA emblem?
Blue & Gold
What are stem strippers used for?
Remove leaves and thorns from the stem
What does vase life mean?
How long cut flowers will last in a vase with water (in prime conditions)
Which era wore wreaths on their heads and around their necks?
Greek
What are the primary colors?
Red, yellow, blue
What does the acronym FFA Stand for?
Future Farmers of America
Which gauge of floral wire is the thickest? 18, 20, 22, or 24?
18
What are Homecoming Mums?
Wearable flowers with ribbons, charms and trinkets
Which era placed rose petals on tables and used them like confetti in streets for celebrations?
Renaissance
What are complementary colors on the color wheel?
colors across from each other
Name two countries where commercial (retail) flowers are grown?
Columbia, Ecuador, Netherlands, Ethiopia, Thailand, Italy, Mexico, etc
What is Crowning Glory used for?
Finishing spray - lock in moisture
What is a corsage?
A small wearable arrangement, typically worn on your wrist
In what era did corsages become popular?
Art Deco
What is shade?
color + black
What are the three subjects in the Agriculture three-circle model?
FFA, SAE, classroom instruction
How long should you soak floral foam in water?
Overnight to avoid air pockets
What is balance?
The actual (physical) and visual stability in a design.
What is the tradition of "Dies Rosationis"
After a person dies the family would gather at a rose bedecked grave and lay more roses in
What is tint?
color + white
What is the common name of Spathiphyllum?
Peace Lily
What do we call our floral foam?
Oasis
What gas causes plants and flowers to decay?
Ethylene
This floral design time period derived from the 1925 Paris World’s Fair exhibition.
Art Deco
What is tone?
color + gray