| A | B |
| boutonneire | flower worn on a man's lapel |
| bracts | specialized leaves that become part of the flower |
| taxonomy | study of plant names and classification |
| cultivar | similar to variety, another name of a specific plant name |
| pinching | encourages side branching |
| floriculture | cultivation of ornamental flowering plants |
| pomology | production of fruit and tree nut crops |
| sphagnum moss | decayed bog product used in media |
| lacquer | clear spray for arraangements |
| alkaline | pH MORE than 7 |
| corsage | arrangement of flowers worn by women |
| soluble fertilizer | dissolves in water |
| binomial system | two name system for plants |
| acidic | pH of LESS than 7 |
| growth regulator | chemical which change growth rate |
| Della Robbia | made from seed pods of various plants |
| olericulture | study and production of vegetable crops |
| variegated | containing more than two colors on one leaf |
| botanical nomenclature | international set of rules for naming plants |