8/15/14 Career Development Event 1. This CDE shall consist of four parts having a total score of 1020 points broken down as follows:

Judging (200 points): Four classes of 4 samples each to be placed from top to bottom on the basis of quality and condition (from first to fourth place). The four classes shall consist of 1 cut , 2 ornamental classes, and a class of corsages or floral arrangements. Cut , potted flowering , and potted foliage plants will be used. The cut flower and an ornamental classes will consist of specimens selected from the identification list.

Practicum (100 points)-The practicums will follow the following sequence: Fresh Flower Arrangement 2015 Fresh Flower Bud Vase 2016 Fresh Flower Corsage 2017

Information and Skills (360 points): 60 objective type questions and specimens for analysis will be selected from the following areas(each question valued at 6 points): A) The greenhouse industry -geographical location -occupations/opportunities -industry scope B) Plant growing structures -types of greenhouses -location and sizing -greenhouse benches -framing materials -glazing materials -other growing structures -control of greenhouse environment C) Growing media -soils; properties and composition -artificial soils D) Cultural operations -sanitizing, sterilizing practices -pinching techniques -disbudding -plant moving -harvesting, storage methods E) Plant science -external plant parts -plant functions -environmental factors of plant growth F) Plant nutrients -elements necessary for plant growth -functions of plant nutrients -watering -fertilizers -fertilizer application G) Plant propagation -seed propagation -asexual propagation H) Potted plant production -azalea - -poinsettia -bedding plants -gloxinia -kalanchoe -African violet -spring flowering bulbs -foliage plants I) Insect pests of greenhouse crops J) Diseases and weeds of greenhouse crops 1

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K) Greenhouse equipment L) Floristry -bow construction -boutonniere construction -corsage construction -bouquet construction -principles of design M) Greenhouse equipment N) Floristry

Identification (360 points): Composed of 45 specimens and/or samples. Samples selected for the CDE shall be fresh and observable. All samples should be exhibited for the CDE in their current state of growth. Samples will be selected from each of the following areas (each specimen valued at 8 points): 1. /cut foliages 2. Annual bedding plants 3. Potted greenhouse plants 4. Plant disorders and insects

2. Four members shall constitute a team for this CDE at the State FFA Convention. The top three scores will determine the team score.

3. Official Dress or appropriate FFA attire is required. Refer to Rule 1-A-5 on page 1.1.

4. Time: Contestants shall receive 45 minutes to complete each part of the CDE.

5. Computer scan sheets will be used for this CDE. Form number 105482 will be used. Refer to the appendix for a sample.

6. References: Floriculture Designing & Merchandising, Charles Griner- Delmar Introductory , Reiley & Shry- Delmar Ball RedBook, Vic Ball Fresh Flowers, Volume 3,- The John Henry Company Flowering & Foliage Plants, Volume 3- The John Henry Company

7. The next page contains the complete list of plants, plant disorders and insects

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CUT FLOWERS/FOLIAGES POTTED GREENHOUSE CROPS 001 Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria aurantiacea) 059 African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) 002 Anthurium (Anthurium x andraeanum cv.) 060 Aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei) 003 Aster (Callistephus chinensis) 061 Amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrid) 004 Asiatic Lily ( aziatische hybrida) 062 Arrowhead plant (Syngonium sp.) 005 Bearded (Iris x germanica florentina cv.) 063 Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) 006 Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) 064 Asparagus (Asparagus setaceus) 007 Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) 065 Benjamin fig (Ficus benjamina ‘exotica’) 008 Cattleye orchid (Cattleya cv.) 066 Boston fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata) 009 Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)Plant/Cut 067 Bromeliad (Bromeliad sp.) 010 Cymbidium orchid (Cymbidium cv.) 068 Caladium (Caladium x hortulanum cv.) 011 Daffodil (Narcissus sp.) (Plant or cut) 069 Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) 012 Dutch Iris (Iris x xiphium cv.) 070 Cactus (Schlumbergia bridgesii) 013 English ivy (Hedra helix) 071 Corn Plant Dracaena(Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeena’) 014 Florist's calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica cv.) 072 Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) 015 Freesia (Freesia x hybrida) 073 Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia sp.) 016 Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) 074 lily (Lilium longiflorum cv.) 017 Gladiolus (Gladiolus sp.) 075 Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) 018 Gypsophilia (Gypsophilia sp.) 076 False aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) 019 Heather (Erica carnea) 077 Fittonia (Fittonia sp.) 020 Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) (Plant or cut) 078 Florist’s cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum cv.) 021 Leatherleaf (Rumohra adiantiformis) 079 Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa, fyfiana group) 022 Liatris (Liatris spicta) 080 Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia ‘mandaiana’) 023 Phalenopsis orchid (Phalenopsis cv.) 081 Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) 024 (Rosa sp.) 082 Jade plant (Crassula argentea) 025 Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) (Plant or cut) 083 Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) 026 Sprengeri (Asparagus densiflorus) 084 Norfolk island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) 027 Statice (Limonium sinuatum) 085 Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) 028 Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda) 086 Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum clevelandii) 029 Sweetheart rose (Rosa sp.) 087 Philodendron (Philodendron sp.) 030 Tulipa (Tulipa sp.) (Plant or cut) 088 Piggyback plant (Tolmeia menziesii) 031 Waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum) 089 Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) Annual Flowers and Vegetables 090 Pothos/Devil’s ivy (Epipremnum aureaum cv.) 032 Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) 091 Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura kerchoviana) 033 Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) 092 Primrose (Primula sp.) 034 Bacopa (Sutera x hybrida) 093 Purple passion/Velvet plant (Gynura aurantiaca) 035 Coleus (Coleus hybrida) 094 Red Edge Dracena (Dracena cinta) 036 Crested cockscomb (Celosia cristata, crested group) 095 Sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) 037 Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) 096 Schefflera (Schefflera sp.) 038 Dracaena/spikes (Cordyline indivisa) 097 Spider plant (Chlorophytum commosum) 039 Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria) 098 Strawberry begonia (Saxifraga stolenifera) 040 Fibrous rooted begonia (Begonia semperflorens) 099 Swedish ivy (Plectranthus mummularius) 041 Fuchsia (Fuchsia hybrida) 100 Variegated Peperomia(Peperomia obtusifolia x’Variegata’) 042 Garden canna (Canna x generalis cv.) 101 Wandering jew (Zebrina pendula cv.) 043 Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana) 102 Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) 044 Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum cv.) 103 Wax plant (Hoya carnosa) 045 Marigold (Tagetes sp.) 104 Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrose cv.) 046 New guinea impatiens (Impatiens sp.) PLANT DISORDERS AND INSECTS 047 Pansy (Viola wittrockiana) 105 Aphids 048 Petunia (Petunia hybrida) 106 Botrytis blight 049 Plumed cockscomb (Celsosia cristata, plumed group) 107 Damping off 050 Portulaca/ rose (Portulaca grandiflora) 108 Fungus gnats 051 Regal Geranium (Pelargonium x domesticum) 109 Iron deficiency 052 Salvia (Salvia splendens) 110 miner 053 Sweet william (Dianthus chinensis) 111 Mealybug 054 Tuberous rooted begonia (Begonia tuberhybrida) 112 Mildew 055 Verbena (Verbena hortensis) 113 Nitrogen deficiency 056 Vinca (Vinca variegated rosea) 114 Phosphorous deficiency 057 Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) 115 Salt damage 058 Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) 116 Scale 117 Slugs 118 Spider mite 119 fly

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Contestant Number Contestant Name

Contestant FFA Chapter

Make and Package a Corsage – 100 points The type of corsage and information about the corsage will be announced by the event assistant in charge at the beginning of the practicum. All plant and non-plant materials needed to construct and package the corsage will be provided. Corsage Scorecard Possible Points Pointes Earned Wiring and Taping 15 Use of Ribbon 20 Design 20 Wearability 20 Packaging 10 Pricing 15 Total Points……………………………………………………………….. 75

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT PRACTICUM SCORECARD Name: Chapter: Contestant Number

Member Possible Score Needs Good Excellent Score Improvement Arrangement 100

 Overall Shape & Form 0 – 11 12 – 24 25 – 35

 Balance 0 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Functionality 0 – 8 9 – 17 18 - 25

Creativity 0 – 3 4 – 6 7 – 10

 Pricing 0 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15`

  Total Points

Overall Shape & Form: The overall shape or form of the compositiondesign has a planned relationship of the parts. The elements of design include: line [linear patterns attracting the eye to the focal point]; form [three dimensional shape]; texture [surface appearance of materials]; color [use of tints, tones, shades of hues, as well as black, gray and white]; the pleasing way in which lines, textures, sizes and colors are blended or contrasted; and the tying together of the parts by the combination of good design, balance and harmony. Balance Visual stability, regardless of whether design is symmetrical or asymmetrical; determined by the relative sizes of materials and relative darkness of lightness and the placement of them. Functionality Appropriateness of arrangement for use intended and soundness of construction. Creativity The use of plant materials and design principles in a particularly creative, original and unique manner.

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Minnesota FFA Bud Vase Scorecard

Name Contestant Number

FFA Chapter Judging Needs Good Excellent Score Criteria Improvement Product is 0-5 6-10 10-15 finished Design Shape 0-5 6-10 10-15 and Style Harmony of 0-3 3-6 7-10 Materials

Bow 0-5 6-10 10-15

Mechanics 0-3 3-6 7-10

Proportion 0-3 3-6 7-10

Originality 0-3 3-6 7-10

Pricing 0-5 6-10 10-15

Total 100

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