2022 First-Class Forever Stamp,Snowy Beauty: Crocus
# 5729 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - Snowy Beauty: Crocus
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US #5729
2022 Crocus – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures crocuses in snow
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Snowy Beauty
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: October 11. 2022
First Day City: Guilford, Indiana
Quantity Issued: 300,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Booklet panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate flowers that bloom in late winter/early spring and bring color back to the world.
About the stamp design: Pictures a hand-sketched and oil painted image by artist Gregory Manchess.
First Day City: There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue cancellations were from Guilford, Indiana, home to the United States’ largest importer of Dutch tulip bulbs – Breck’s.
About the Snowy Beauty set: A set of 10 stamps picturing different species of flower that bloom in late winter or early spring. Some are more southerly species, while others are found further north in the US. All are well-known and popular among gardeners.
History the stamp represents: Crocuses are members of the iris family and make up approximately 200 known species. They produce white, yellow, orange, or purple flowers in autumn, winter, or spring, depending on the variety. The most popular crocuses are those that bloom in early spring. Their colorful flowers pop up even with a light layer of snow still on the ground. They are native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and southwest Asia, but have spread throughout the world as a popular garden flower.
Since there are many species, the climate in which crocuses thrive can vary, but, in general, they are quite hardy. Some varieties can even survive winter temperatures as low as -40 ºF. In fact, crocuses require consistent cold temperatures (35 to 45 ºF) for 12 to 15 weeks in order to bloom that year. Crocus corms (similar to bulbs of plants like tulips or daffodils) are usually planted three inches deep, but four inches is preferred in the coldest parts of their range. When the ground freezes, the corms remain in a “rest period” (their true dormancy period is in summer).
To enjoy crocuses in your own garden, simply plant them six to eight weeks before the first frost. They will pop up about four months later with bright colors bidding farewell to the cold, dark winter.
US #5729
2022 Crocus – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures crocuses in snow
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Snowy Beauty
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: October 11. 2022
First Day City: Guilford, Indiana
Quantity Issued: 300,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Booklet panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate flowers that bloom in late winter/early spring and bring color back to the world.
About the stamp design: Pictures a hand-sketched and oil painted image by artist Gregory Manchess.
First Day City: There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue cancellations were from Guilford, Indiana, home to the United States’ largest importer of Dutch tulip bulbs – Breck’s.
About the Snowy Beauty set: A set of 10 stamps picturing different species of flower that bloom in late winter or early spring. Some are more southerly species, while others are found further north in the US. All are well-known and popular among gardeners.
History the stamp represents: Crocuses are members of the iris family and make up approximately 200 known species. They produce white, yellow, orange, or purple flowers in autumn, winter, or spring, depending on the variety. The most popular crocuses are those that bloom in early spring. Their colorful flowers pop up even with a light layer of snow still on the ground. They are native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and southwest Asia, but have spread throughout the world as a popular garden flower.
Since there are many species, the climate in which crocuses thrive can vary, but, in general, they are quite hardy. Some varieties can even survive winter temperatures as low as -40 ºF. In fact, crocuses require consistent cold temperatures (35 to 45 ºF) for 12 to 15 weeks in order to bloom that year. Crocus corms (similar to bulbs of plants like tulips or daffodils) are usually planted three inches deep, but four inches is preferred in the coldest parts of their range. When the ground freezes, the corms remain in a “rest period” (their true dormancy period is in summer).
To enjoy crocuses in your own garden, simply plant them six to eight weeks before the first frost. They will pop up about four months later with bright colors bidding farewell to the cold, dark winter.