Then go on through the rest of the principles to determine how much you will take off under design. Study the scale of points that you will be working with so that you can do the best judging possible. When condition is not listed in your scale of points, deduct points under distinction for wilted flowers, insect, dirt, or mechanical damage to foliage or flowers. The axis is always vertical because balance is related to the force of gravity. Balance should be evident when viewed from all sides.
Symmetrical balance is attained by having the two sides as nearly alike as possible.
Asymmetrical Balance has greater appeal aesthetically than symmetrical balance. Visual weight may differ from actual weight. There is no rule for achieving this balance. It is a minor principle because it applies only to one element, the element of size. Too much repetition is monotonous, so it should be modified, such as the use of pink for a repetition of red, or a grouping of small round forms for a repetition of a large round, etc.