Lesson HC:B3-9
Designing Centerpieces
 
CD HC.  Horticulture
Unit B.  FLORICULTURE
Problem Area 3.  Floral Design
Lesson 9.  Designing Centerpieces
 
 

Table centerpieces should be_______________________________.

 

  1. attractive from one side
  2. attractive from all views
  3. high to block unwanted views
  4. in a vase
Answer: b

Why are accessories sometimes added to centerpieces?

 

  1. to draw attention from the flowers
  2. to create a “busy” looking design
  3. to create a certain atmosphere or interest
  4. to give the designer something to do
Answer: c

What is extremely important in order to make decisions about the design of a centerpiece for a particular event?

 

  1. gathering necessary information regarding the event
  2. determining what flowers are left in the cooler
  3. wearing nice clothes
  4. knowing how much floral wire is needed
Answer: a
What is usually the maximum height of an oval centerpiece?
a)as tall as the arrangement is long
b)1 1/2 to 2 times as tall as it is long
c)6 inches above the table
d)12 inches above the table


Answer: d
How should flowers be placed in a round centerpiece?
a)They should arise from different points at the base of the foam.
b)They should be grouped so the petals touch one another.
c)They should crisscross to create a dynamic appearance.
d)They should radiate from the mechanical focal point.


Answer: d
Why should repeated placement and withdrawal of flowers and foliage be avoided?
a)Air pockets form, and support for the flowers is weakened.
b)It is important to be decisive; first placements are usually right.
c)The elasticity of the floral foam is compromised over time.
d)The stems become clogged with fragments of floral foam.


Answer: a
How can depth be created with a centerpiece arrangement?
a)by creating a "shell” of flowers that form the shape
b)by placing some flowers further inside the arrangement
c)by reducing the amount of greens normally used
d)by using buds to fully mature flowers of different size


Answer: b
How should foliage be positioned in relation to flowers in a centerpiece arrangement?
a)Foliage should be placed vertically unlike the flowers.
b)Foliage should extend 2-3 inches beyond the flowers.
c)Foliage should reach about as far as the flowers.
d)Foliage shouldn’t be visible; flowers should dominate.


Answer: c
What is a floral arrangement designed to be placed on a table or a buffet?
a)centerpiece
b)everlasting arrangement
c)flat spray arrangement
d)set piece


Answer: a