In floral wiring, which is described as a finer material than #16 gauge and is used with #20 and #22 gauge to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums?

In floral wiring, which is described as a finer material than #16 gauge and is used with #20 and #22 gauge to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums?

• A. Wire
• B. Ribbon
• C. Foam
• D. String

Answer: (A)

In floral wiring, gauge measures the thickness of the wire: smaller numbers mean thicker wires, larger numbers mean thinner wires. For supporting roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums, you’d use a finer wire than #16, typically #20 or #22, so it can provide correct support without damaging delicate stems. The item described is floral wire itself—the tool used to wire and reinforce stems. Ribbon is decorative, foam is for base support or filling, and string isn’t used to wire and support stems in this context.

In floral wiring, gauge measures the thickness of the wire: smaller numbers mean thicker wires, larger numbers mean thinner wires. For supporting roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums, you’d use a finer wire than #16, typically #20 or #22, so it can provide correct support without damaging delicate stems. The item described is floral wire itself—the tool used to wire and reinforce stems. Ribbon is decorative, foam is for base support or filling, and string isn’t used to wire and support stems in this context.