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(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6650)  Unit Title: FLORICULTURE AND FLORAL DESIGN

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 (CLF6651)  Topic: FLORICULTURE           Time     Taught in Year(s) 
                     TERMS                  2 hours         3/4       
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        Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson the student will 
        be able to:

        Learning Outcome #:

          (L-1) - Define the following floricultural terms: spray, 
                    disbud, annual, perennial, potted plant, foliage plant,
                    and bedding plant.

        Special Materials and Equipment: Samples or slides of each of the 
                    items listed above

        References: Ingels, Jack. (1985). ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE:
                      PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. Albany, NY: Delmar 
                      Publishers (pp. 496-506).
                    Society of American Florists. (1976). CARE AND
                      HANDLING OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Kalamazoo, MI: 
                      Merchants Publishing Company.

        Evaluation: Quiz by instructor

TOPIC PRESENTATION: FLORICULTURAL TERMS

A. The following are definitions and examples of the items listed in the 
   learning outcome above.

   1. SPRAY - A stem of flowers that has several clusters of florets at 
       the tips. Examples include: pompon chrysanthemums, Cymbidium
       orchids, Alstromeria lilies.

   2. DISBUD - To remove buds from a flower stem, either from the sides 
       of the stem or from the tip. If the side buds are removed, the top 
       flower is larger and fuller. If the top bud is removed, the side 
       buds develop more fully. Examples of side disbudding: China mum, 
       standard carnation. Tip disbudding: miniature carnation, spray 
       chrysanthemum.

   3. ANNUAL - A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing 
       season. Examples: strawflower, pansy, marigold.
   4. PERENNIAL - A plant that lives more than two growing seasons. It 
       is often dormant during the winter. Examples: chrysanthemum, 
       Shasta daisy, perennial statice.

   5. POTTED PLANT - Most often used to refer to a blooming plant grown 
       in pots. They are usually produced in a greenhouse and used by
       consumers in their homes or patio areas. Examples: chrysanthemum,
       cyclamen, African violet, kalanchoe.

   6. FOLIAGE PLANT - A plant produced in a greenhouse for use by
       consumers in their homes. The foliage is the featured part of the 
       plant. Examples: dieffenbachia, spider plant, ferns.

   7. BEDDING PLANT - An herbaceous (non-woody) plant that was preseeded
       and is growing in a peat or plastic or packet container. They are 
       usually planted in the garden for a show of color. Examples:
       marigolds, petunias, pansies.

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         ACTIVITY: 
                     
         1. Take the students to a local flower and/or potted plant
             grower to view how floral crops are grown and to see 
             various types of the items listed in this lesson.
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