#3 ribbon

-⅝ inch wide

-known as oldest decorative

#9 ribbon

-1 ⅜ inch wide

-used for plants and

floral arrangements

606 cell pack

-36 cells per insert

-easy transportation

804 cell pack

-32 cells per sheet

-made of polystyrene

806 cell pack

-48 cells per insert

-easy transportation

1204 cell pack

-48 cells per insert

-easy transportation

1206 cell pack

-72 cells per insert

-easy transportation

1801 cell pack

-18 cells per insert

-easy transportation

1803 cell pack

-54 cells per insert

-easy transportation

anvil pruner

-lightweight composite body

-high carbon steel

blade

aspen pad

-cooler pad

-made of shredded aspen

wood

azalea pot

-designed to accommodate

horizontally spreading root

growth

-wider and shallower than

standard pots

ball valve

-one way valve

-opened and closed by pressure

on a ball that fits into a

cup-shaped opening

bamboo stake

-strong but lightweight

-excellent to support new

trees and landscaping

boutonniere pins

-used for corsages

-used to pin corsage

to clothing

bud vase

-small narrow vase

-holds single flower or

small bouquet

bulb pot

-good for experimenting with bulbs

that are new to you

-good for shorter/wider

arrangement

bypass pruner

-good for trimming sticky or

tough stems

-ambidextrous design

calcined clay

-high quality functional filler

-calcined clay particles act

as a sponge, full of tiny pores

care tag

-helps identify plants

-gives tips on caring for that

specific plant

casket saddle

-they never leak

-floral containers usually used

for funerals

coconut industrial residue (coir)

-natural fiber extracted from the

husk of coconut

-carbon rich and balances

nitrogen

compressed air sprayer

-can spray insecticide

-can be used to spray water or

other pesticides

conductivity meter

-you stick sensor into soil to

measure conductivity

-help measure the capacity of ions

corsage bags

-clear plastic bags in shape of

rectangle that come in different

sizes

-used for holding corsages

corsage pins

-longer pins

-typically white or black

dibble

-a pointed hand tool for

making holes in the ground for

seeds or young plants

-this is not a necessary tool

drip irrigation tube

-drip irrigation limits disease to

plants by delivering the water

right to the root zone of plant

-made of polyethylene

dry foam

-needs to be handled carefully

-one of the most versatile

materials

-also known as oasis

fertilizer granules

-solid granules that are meant

to be worked into the soil or

sprinkled around plants

-last around 1-9 months

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fertilizer tablets

-eliminate the need for

measuring small quantities

of dry fertilizer

-have high-nitrogen formula

floral greening pins

-attach leaves or moss firmly to

a foam base

-help create floral designs

floral snips

-used well when working

with fragile flowers

-these are multi-purpose,

they can cut flowers, stems,

and wire

floral tape

-when stretched, it becomes

adhesive

-can be used to wrap around wire

to make it look like a stem

florist foil

-feature a decorative embossed

“Windsor” print and are poly-lined for

additional durability and waterproofing

-come in many colors

florist shears

-used in cutting ribbons

- also used to cut decorative foils

and used by the florist

fluorescent lamp

-they contain little mercury,

they do not flicker

-don’t give off much heat

fogg-it nozzle

-designed for misting delicate seedlings or for raising humidity around wilting

plants

-made in usa and made out of

solid brass

full-face gas mask

-air passing through a gas mask first

goes through a filter which separates

clean air from airborne contaminants

-since most chemical attacks are

dangerous to the eyes, a full-face respirator is highly recommended

gate valve

-sealing surfaces between the gate

and seats are planar, so gate valves

are often used when a straight-line

flow of fluid & min. restriction required

-designed to start/stop flow

H.I.D. lamp

-high intensity discharge lamp

-type of electrical gas-discharge

lamp which produces light by

means of an electric arc

hanging basket

-used for hanging plants

-container gardens suspended

overhead

hose saver

-heavy-duty hose wrapped with a rust resistant steel

-used to help lengthen your hose,

usually 5 inches long

hot glue gun

-plugs into wall and takes glue

sticks

-heats up glue stick and makes

hot glue that is very durable

hydrophilic polymer

-polymers that dissolve or swell

in water

-water-soluble

impulse sprinkler

-type of irrigation sprinkler

-sprinkler head, driven in a circular

motion by the force of the outgoing

water, pivots on a bearing on top

of its threaded attachment nut

incandescent lamp

-electric light which produces light

with a wire filament heated to a

high temperature by an electric

current passing through it, until it

glows

-extended life

inline filter

-help efficiently remove

sediment, rust, chlorine taste,

and odors from water

-helps water stay or become pure

insect monitoring card

-non-toxic and easy to use

-double sided

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jiffy pots

-go straight from indoors to in

ground or to container

-biodegradable

kool cell

-efficient low costing system

-wet pads for cooling towers

latex rubber gloves

-disposable

-long lasting

mist nozzle

-stainless steel

-way to cool plants off

neoprene rubber gloves

-chemical resistant

-very tough and durable

nitrile rubber gloves

-chemical resistant

-superior strength

oasis block

-water absorbent

-known as #1 florist choice

oasis cage

-holds wet or dry floral foam

-reduces drainage when placed

upright

oasis wedge

-tapered shape that helps root

grow down for healthier plants

-balances air and water to help

plant grow

orchid bark

-fir bark potting medium

-easy to pot with

oscillating sprinkler

-usually includes 18 clog-resistant

rubber nozzles

-evenly waters up to 3200 feet

paddle wire

-used to strengthen and secure

stems

-usually 22 gauged wire

paper mache container

-biodegradable
-made of paper

peat moss

-has revolutionized the way

we grow plants

-form of sphagnum

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perlite

-amorphous volcanic glass

-helps improve drainage

petal preservative

-solution to improve keeping

quality

-enhances vase-life

pH pen

-handy meter for measuring pH

-also measures temperature

pic machine

-attachments of metal picks to

stems of fresh, dried, or artificial

flowers

-have to be careful because sharp

metal edges

pin flower holder

-made of lead, pottery, glass, or

bronze

-sit at bottom of bowl or vase to

hold flower arrangements firmly

in place

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plant shine

-unhealthy for plants, blocks pores of

leaves

-helps shine plants in a bad way

plant sleeve

-sleeve for plants to go in

-sometimes decorative

plug flat

-di-cut holes

-deeper cells to promote

healthy root development

pot cover

-can be used for making plants

look more decorative

-can be made out of many things

potting medium

-also known as potting mix or

potting compost

-medium in which to grow plants,

herbs, and vegetables

processed pine bark

-processed to much smaller

size than pine bark mulch

-double processed from

southern pine trees

propagation dome

-adds humidity for your seeds

and cuttings

-can increase rooting

percentages

propagation mat

-can increase growth and

reduce production time by

maintaining proper root zone

temperature

-designed for use on greenhouse benches or

flat surfaces

raffia

-can be used in floral arrangements

as ribbon

-can be colored

respirator

-apparatus worn over mouth and

nose

-prevents inhalation of dust, smoke,

or other noxious substances

ribbon shears

-used for cutting ribbon

-very sharp blades

rockwool cube

-come in many different sizes

-have holes in them to allow

starter cubes to be placed in them

seedling flat

-allows easy starting of seedlings

-creates sustainable, long-lasting

container that meets many of

your garden needs

shade cloth

-manufactured from knitted

polyethylene fabric that doesn’t

rot, mildew, or become brittle

-used as shade from the sun for

the plants

siphon mixer

-has fixed mixing rate of 1 part

concentrate to 15 parts water

-for dispensing fertilizers,

insecticides, fungicides, and other

water soluble chemicals through a hose

slow release fertilizer

-last for about 8 weeks

-offers many advantages for every

garden or situation

solenoid valve

-one inlet and one outlet

-used to permit and shut off fluid

flow

sphagnum moss

-genus of approximately 120

species of mosses

-excellent for houseplant soil

squeeze bulb

-hand pump

-siphon starter

standard pot

-durable enough to reuse

several seasons

-come in many sizes

staple gun

stapler

-shoots out metal staples

-staples florist foil etc.

stem stripper

-strips stems of impurities

-gets rid of thorns

stem wire

-supports flowers

-usually 22 gauge wire

styrofoam cutter

-cuts floral styrofoam

-cuts even wet floral foam

sure-stick tape

-hard bond adhesive

-usually white

tickler vase

-come in different colors

-circular at bottom of vase

tyvek suit

-made of flash-spun, high-density

polyethylene which creates unique,

nonwoven material

-keeps clothes and skin from

getting chemicals on them

vermiculite

-hydrous phyllosilicate mineral

-undergoes significant expansion

when heated

water-breaker/wand

-provides fast, full-flow watering

without damage to your plants

-doesn’t disturb soil

water soluble fertilizer

-designed to treat your entire

landscape

-provides vigorous growth

wooden pick

-supporting sticks

-composed of wood