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Across 2. gas that decreases the vase life of flowers 4. provided in the cooler by fans 5. this is how flowers are shipped 7. floral preservative contains this to provide a food source 9. the amount of moisture in the air 10. the tips of these flowers may bend upwards if shipped horizontally 12. this is provided in the floral cooler so plants can photosynthesize 13. this environment should be kept at 34 to 38 degrees farenheit 15. this should be attached to an arrangement to help the customer care for the flowers 17. this should be between 80 and 90 percent in the cooler 18. is an ethylene inhibitor 21. the length of time cut flowers will last in a vase 22. floral preservative contains this to kill bacteria 23. this should be done to stems after receiving them from the wholesaler

Down 1. these should be removed below the water line in the bucket 3. used to encourage water uptake 6. it is best if the stems are recut at an _________ 8. these flowers should be kept in water seperate from other flowers because of the sap in their stems 11. used to remove thorns from rose stems 14. flowers should be conditioned in _________water 16. some cut flowers require this process to hydrate 19. it is important to do this when flowers first arrive, to make sure there is no damage or insects 20. do not store cut flowers in ________ buckets