2022 First-Class Forever Stamp,Snowy Beauty: Plum Blossom
# 5733 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - Snowy Beauty: Plum Blossom
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US #5733
2022 Plum Blossom – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures plum blossoms 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: Plum blossoms have long been associated with the changing of the seasons. They bloom as early as mid-winter in some regions and herald the arrival of spring. The scientific name of this species is Prunus mume, with common names of Chinese plum, Japanese plum, or Japanese apricot. They are native to East and Southeast Asia, where they are widely known and their blooms celebrated every year.
Prunus mume trees reach heights up to 33 feet with flowers appearing before the leaves (a phenomenon known as hysteranthous). Plum blossoms are usually 0.79 to 0.98 inches across and have a strong, sweet scent. They range in color from white to pink and sometimes even red. The leaves appear not long after the flower petals fall from the tree, with small yellow fruits appearing around June and July. These fruits are used to make the famous Japanese condiment umeboshi, or “pickled plum.”
The arrival of plum blossoms is celebrated with viewing parties and festivals in many Asian countries. Some of those customs have also made their way to America and other countries where Prunus mume are now grown. It is a fun way to welcome in spring and spend time with friends and family.
US #5733
2022 Plum Blossom – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures plum blossoms 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: Plum blossoms have long been associated with the changing of the seasons. They bloom as early as mid-winter in some regions and herald the arrival of spring. The scientific name of this species is Prunus mume, with common names of Chinese plum, Japanese plum, or Japanese apricot. They are native to East and Southeast Asia, where they are widely known and their blooms celebrated every year.
Prunus mume trees reach heights up to 33 feet with flowers appearing before the leaves (a phenomenon known as hysteranthous). Plum blossoms are usually 0.79 to 0.98 inches across and have a strong, sweet scent. They range in color from white to pink and sometimes even red. The leaves appear not long after the flower petals fall from the tree, with small yellow fruits appearing around June and July. These fruits are used to make the famous Japanese condiment umeboshi, or “pickled plum.”
The arrival of plum blossoms is celebrated with viewing parties and festivals in many Asian countries. Some of those customs have also made their way to America and other countries where Prunus mume are now grown. It is a fun way to welcome in spring and spend time with friends and family.