TSFA Vocab Crossword

Floral Material that has an “airy” look to create the finishing touch.
The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process
Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer
The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer
Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit
The level of light received on a plant surface
A 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
The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills
Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible
Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container
Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers
A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH
used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement
Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes
Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in
The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest. In a corsage, the focal point is where the largest flower is placed
Red, yellow and blue are primary colors
Two primary colors combined in equal amounts
A triangular pattern with a strong “L-Line”
A type of flower used to complete a design