Three countries this week, all a long way from the UK although I recognise some of the flowers.
The manuka or the tea tree is a plant in the myrtle family.
A flower from Vietnam is more familiar to me, by name at least..
To see other flowers selected this week just follow the links at Sunday-Stamps-II-74.
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| New Zealand - 1960/1963 |
A flower from Vietnam is more familiar to me, by name at least..
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| Vietnam - Chrysanthemum |
So far I have been unable to find its date of issue.
In the USA the XIth International Botanical Congress was commemorated on 23 August 1969 with this set of four.
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| USA |
The stamps depict:
- The Lady's Slipper Orchid
- Douglas Fir
- Franklin Tree - native to Alatamaha River in Georgia
- Ocotillo - which apparently is not a true cactus.
To see other flowers selected this week just follow the links at Sunday-Stamps-II-74.
Hi Bob - interesting display - always fascinating to see plants from other parts of the world .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteAn original choice, as usual.
ReplyDeleteI like the combination of flowers and scenery of the US Stamps, attractive set.
ReplyDeleteFunny, for some reason I don't think of chrysanthemums in Vietnam - how odd. Attractive stamps.
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating selection, Bob. The US selection is interesting, the design seems typical of the 60s/70s.
ReplyDeleteI like the simple designs of New Zealand and Vietnam (and also thought the Crysant from our northern part of the world but I am proofed wrong!).
ReplyDeleteDid I say 'simple designs'? Those flowers are not easy to draw, and have been designed beautifully.
A collection of beauties, for sure, Bob!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI havent seen the US issue so far...a really nice one!
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