The U.S. Postal Service celebrates spring and Americans’ love for tulips with the issuance of Tulip Blossoms Forever stamps.Each fall, millions of gardeners bury bulbs in the earth, eagerly anticipating the rewards that springtime will bring. Months later, thick green leaves poke through the soil, s..
Issue Date: May 23, 2011City: Crestwood KYQuantity: 300,000,000Printed By: Avery DennisonPrinting Method: PhotogravureColor: multicoloredOver the last 4,000 years, gardens around the world have evolved from private resorts for the privileged, to the meeting place of roy..
2015 49¢ Vintage RoseWeddings Series The rose was chosen for the 2015 Weddings Forever stamp because it is a universal symbol of love. This stamp was issued for use on wedding RSVP cards and thank you notes. A two-ounce rate Vintage Tulip stamp was released at the same tim..
2017 49c Celebration Boutonniere Buttonhole flowers, or boutonnières, are traditionally donned for special celebrations. They add elegance to an everyday business suit and the finishing touch to a formal tuxedo.Boutonnières first became popular in 19th century England. When Prince A..
While the types have changed, flowers have been an important part of weddings for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, the bride’s bouquet contained bulbs of garlic and sprigs of dill or sage. The garlic warded off evil spirits, the dill ensured the bride would only desire her husband,..