OTTAWA, Mar 1, 2012 /CNW/ - The beauty of spring is prisoner in a overwhelming new flowering plant stamp array by Canada Post released today. The seventh situation of these PERMANENT stamps recognizes the daylily (Hemerocallis ) in its typical and tangible orange, interconnected by a contrasting, outlandish purple. These stamps are amid the many renouned of the year, often for arriving marriage invitations and any gardeners' stamps supplies.
Since the early 1930s, the daylily has been hybridized by gardening enthusiasts and veteran horticulturalists, and this audacious lasting can right away be found in a rainbow of colours and an array of shapes opposite the country. Photos of this year's stamps were taken at Ottawa's Experimental Farm where all Canadian variety blossom together in a area.
"These stamps are a superb follow-up that spring - together with lodge period - is only around the corner," says Jim Phillips , Director of Stamp Services for Canada Post. "This gathering is enjoyed by many collectors, gardeners and any flowering plant enthusiasts ."
The stamps are existing in booklets of 10, 5 of any design, and on the commemoration sheet. Available in coils of 50 stamps as well, creates it easy for couples sending out marriage invitations. Products are existing at Canada Post sell outlets starting Mar 1, 2012 or online at canadapost.ca/shop.
About the stamps
The stamps portion 26 mm x 32 mm (vertical) and have unnatural perforations. Lowe-Martin will print the stamps, that are existing in booklets of 10 stamps, on commemoration sheets of two stamps, and in a curl of 50 stamps. The stamps are pressure sensitive and printed on Tullis Russell paper using lithography in 5 colours. They are broad tagged on 4 sides. The authorized initial day casing will be cancelled in Flowers Cover, Newfoundland and Labrador. Additonal data about Canadian stamps may be found in the News division of Canada Post's website, and photos of these new stamps are moreover available.