Garden Flowers on Stamps – USA 1994.
The USA issued a set of five stamps on Garden Flowers on 28 Apr 1994. All stamps were of 29 Cent denomination. The flowers featured are Lily, Zinnia, Gladiola and Rose.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens – Stamps of Australia -1989.
Australia issued a 10 dollar stamp in the Gardens of Australia Series on 12 Apr 1989. The stamp features the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The first day cover from Adelaide is listed. It is 51 Hectare Public Park containing Australia’s finest plant collection. It was opened in 1857 and entry is free. Other attractions in the Park include The Palm House built in 1877, Santos Museum, The Amazon waterlily Pavilion.
Forest Fruits on Stamps – Cranberry -Poland 1977.
Poland issued a set of eight stamps on Forest Fruits on 17 Mar 1977. The FDCs are listed.
90 Gr– Cranberry (Print run of stamp 5,785,000)- Cranberries are native to North America and farmed over 40,000 acres. They are a favourite part of Thanksgiving celebrations, consumed as Cranberry Sauce, Drinks and dried cranberries added to stuffings and desserts. Cranberries are sometimes referred as a super food due to its high nutrient value and antioxidants content.
2.0 Zl- Rasberry – ( Print run 8,240,000)- Edible food from a rose family with woody stems. Used as fruit, juice, dried and to make a pie.High nutrient value, dietary fibre, high Vitamin C content, Manganese and low glycemic food index with no starch.
Forest Fruits on Stamps – Poland 1977.
Poland issued a set of eight stamps on Forest Fruits on 17 Mar 1977. The FDCs are listed.
4.50 Zl – Prunus Spinosa- It is called blackthorn or sloe from the rose family. the fruit is similar to plum but tart. Juice and sloe are used to make fake Port Wine, Vodka and Liqueur. (Print run of stamp 4,300,000)
6.0 Zl- Dog Rose – Rose family. Noted for the high level of Vitamin C and is used to make tea, syrup marmalade. rich source of Vitamin C from its fruit as rose- hip syrup. Print run 3,175,000.
Ginger Flowers – New Year Stamps – Thailand 2015
Thailand issued a miniature sheet of 12 stamps in the New Year (2016) series. All stamps are of 3 Baht each. The stamps feature varieties of Ginger Flowers. The stamps were issued on 25 Nov 2015.
Top row left to right – Plateau Ginger, Ground Ginger, Malacca Alpinia, Princess Ginger, Siam Platinum, Yellow Butterfly Ginger.
Bottom row left to right -Moon Ginger, Lesser Ginger, Rose torch Ginger, Siam Tulip, Beehive Ginger, Rhynchantus.
Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -1972 -Roses
Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and Youth. Since1913, the Swiss Post Office has been issuing an annual charity stamp series to support the work of Pro Juventute. The Latin phrase “Pro Juventute” means “For the Children”
The Theme for 1968 series of four stamps issued on 01 Dec 1972 was Roses. The details are listed. A FDC is also listed
10+10c – “Mc Gredy’s Sunset” Rose
20+10c – “Miracle” Rose
30+10c- “Papa Meilland” Rose
40+20c – “Madam Dimitriu” Rose
Symbol of Love – Stamps on Roses Thailand 2015
Thailand issued a stamp on 09 Feb 2015 on theme Symbol of Love and Valentine’s day. It was printed with perfumed ink and rose variety named “Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn” depicted to mark 60th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
