TSFA Vocab

4. Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.
8. 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
9. The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect.
10. ____________ colors: Red, yellow and blue are primary colors. SCALE: The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location.
11. __________ method: Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.
14. The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.
15. The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container.
18. 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.
19. __________ flowers: Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement.
20. __________ colors: two primary colors combined in equal amounts.

1. An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines
2. Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
3. Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes.
5. Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers
6. A design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.
7. The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.
12. A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
13. used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement
16. Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant
17. A design with combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images