CFD CFD Seasonal & Holiday Arrangements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which flowers are most associated with spring seasonal arrangements in the US?
- Poinsettias and hollies
- Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths (Correct answer)
- Chrysanthemums and marigolds
- Dried grasses and wheat stalks
Correct answer: Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are classic spring bulb flowers that signal the season's arrival in US floral markets.
Question 2: What is the traditional flower for Mother's Day in the US?
- Rose
- Carnation (Correct answer)
- Orchid
- Daisy
Correct answer: Carnation
The carnation is the official flower of Mother's Day, with pink carnations honoring living mothers and white ones honoring those who have passed.
Question 3: Which seasonal factor most affects flower availability during winter months in the US?
- Increased consumer demand alone
- Reduced domestic growing season, requiring greater reliance on imported flowers (Correct answer)
- Higher shipping costs only
- Florist shop closures in January
Correct answer: Reduced domestic growing season, requiring greater reliance on imported flowers
Winter limits domestic flower production, so US florists rely heavily on imports from Colombia, Ecuador, and the Netherlands during winter months.
Question 4: What is the term for seasonal fall arrangements made with dried flowers, gourds, and natural elements?
- Ikebana
- Harvest arrangement (Correct answer)
- Ikebana
- Terrarium design
Correct answer: Harvest arrangement
Harvest arrangements combine dried flowers, gourds, wheat, and fall foliage to celebrate the autumn season in US floral design.
Question 5: Which flower or plant color palette is most associated with St. Patrick's Day floral arrangements?
- Red and white
- Green and white (Correct answer)
- Orange and gold
- Blue and silver
Correct answer: Green and white
Green and white arrangements featuring shamrocks, green button mums, and white blooms dominate St. Patrick's Day displays.
Question 6: Which preservation technique best extends the life of holiday evergreen wreaths?
- Storing in a warm room
- Misting with water regularly and keeping out of direct heat sources (Correct answer)
- Coating with clear varnish before display
- Placing in full sun to dry naturally
Correct answer: Misting with water regularly and keeping out of direct heat sources
Regular misting and keeping wreaths away from heating vents and direct sunlight slows moisture loss and needle drop in evergreen wreaths.
CFD CFD Seasonal & Holiday Arrangements 2
Which flowers are most associated with spring seasonal arrangements in the US?