Chapter 8 Flower Selection 193 11. Which of the following flowers does not have a strong fragrance? A. Chocolate cosmos B. Freesia C. Sunflower D. Tuberose 12. True or False? To reduce pollen problems with lilies, you should remove the stamens. A. True B. False 13. To express friendship through the traditional meaning of flowers, a floral designer might use _____ in a bouquet. A. acacia B. jasmine C. pink camellias D. white roses 14. True or False? The cost of flowers must be considered when choosing materials for a design. A. True B. False 15. True or False? Callas are considered “workhorse” flowers among florists. A. True B. False Critical Thinking 1. A customer tells you he wants an arrangement for his 7-year-old daughter that is “full of fun, cheerfulness, and giggles.” Using the information in this chapter, in the Appendix, and online resources, plan a design that includes flowers with these meanings. 2. A young boy comes to your flower shop and explains that he wants to buy flowers for his mother, who is “very sick.” He has saved up his money and proudly shows you his savings of $15. Go online to research the cost of various flower types and accessories. What can you do for this customer? STEM and Academic Activities 1. Language Arts. Complete an oral history by interviewing a floral designer. If you are unable to interview someone, read one or more case studies about floral designers from reliable Internet or library resources. How does the information you learned from the interview or reading compare to information presented by the authors of this textbook? Write a detailed summary of your interview or reading, describing how floral design affected the person’s life. 2. Math. A wholesale florist sells 50-yard rolls of satin ribbon at $19 per roll, or at $16 per roll if you purchase 3 or more rolls. Answer the following questions: How much would you pay per yard if you bought 1 roll? How much would you pay per yard if you bought 12 rolls? What would the total cost be, before taxes, if you bought 2 rolls? What would the total cost be, before taxes, if you bought 15 rolls? 3. Science. Conduct research to find out more about why extensive hybridizing tends to breed the pollen out of plants. Write a report of your findings. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.