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LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE STUDY GUIDELinneaus - Answers-developed binomial nomenclature
binomial nomenclature - Answers-Classification system in which each species is
assigned a two-part scientific name
difference between variety and cultivar - Answers-variety - naturally occurring subgroup
within species
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when propogated
importance of proper naming of plants - Answers-customer protection, legal
requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
origins of botanical names - Answers-1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
horticultural groupings - Answers-1. Herbaceous or woody
2. Life span
3. Leaf retention
4. Growth habit
5. Stem structure
6. Size
7. Form
8. Temp tender
9. Light
10. Water
11. Use
Give five examples of horticultural professions regulated by the Louisiana Department
of Agriculture and Forestry. - Answers-Arborist
Retail florist
Wholesale florist
Horticulturist
Landscape architect
Landscape contractor
Utility arborist
In order to obtain a license, a landscape contractor must ___ and ___ - Answers-Pass
the state licensing exam
, Pay an annual fee to the Louisiana Agriculutre and Forestry Commission to maintain
this license.
Name three services needed by a contracting business - Answers-Reputable
companies for:
Insurance
Accounting
Bonding
___ are responsible for all aspects of the landscape design process, including preparing
the drawings necessary for the implementation of the project, and estimating the
proposed cost of the project. - Answers-Landscape Architect
The bidding process begins with the preparation of a material quantity survey for the
entire landscape project. Name six types of expenses that should be considered when
developing competitive bids - Answers-Material Costs
Labor Costs (overtime pay / benefits etc)
Equipment Costs
Down time / rain delays
Travel time
Overhead - Admin or shop / office equipment
True or False
A contract, whether verbal or written, is an agreement enforceable by law. - Answers-
TRUE
True or False
It is not necessary for the bidder to visit the project site for personal inspection or meet
with the prospective client before bidding on a job. - Answers-FALSE - This practice
should be done
Name and briefly describe three types of contracts. - Answers-1. Lump sum or Fixed-
Price Contracts:
~Most common
~Owner agrees to pay a fixed amount for services
~Contractor takes the risk of performing all the
work for the amount specified
2. Unit-Price Contracts:
~Paid a fixed amount for each unit of work
performed ie linear foot / square foot / yard /
Man hour / Etc.
~each unit must be precisely defined and recorded
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