1981 18c Flowers: Camellia
# 1877 - 1981 18c Flowers: Camellia
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U.S. #1877
1981 18¢ Camellia
Flowers
- From the first set of commemoratives issued for the new 18¢ first-class rate
- Created “at the request of President Carter”
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Flowers
Value: 18¢; first-class postage rate
First Day of Issue: April 23, 1981
First Day City: Fort Valley, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 52,658,250
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Panes of 48 in sheets of 192
Perforations: 11
Why the stamp was issued: The block of four Flowers stamps were the first commemoratives issued at the new 18¢ first-class rate that went into effect March 22, 1981.
About the stamp design: The Flowers block was the first stamp assignment for Lowell Nesbitt of New York City, who’s known for creating large-scale paintings of flowers. According to the USPS, the stamp images are “composite interpretations of several of his previous painting not representing specific species of flowers.” The flowers are largely pink and red, taking up most of the stamp space, all on a white background. The American Camellia Society identified the pink-edged, white flower camellia on US #1877 as the “Betty Sheffield Supreme.”
First Day City: The First Day Ceremony for the Flowers block was held at the headquarters of the American Camellia Society in Fort Valley, Georgia.
About the Flowers Stamps: These stamps are largely the result of campaigning by the American Camellia Society (ACS). The ACS had requested a stamp featuring their signature flower for several years. Some members of the group were friends of former President Jimmy Carter, who was living in Plains, Georgia, near their headquarters in Fort Valley. They appear to have passed their suggestion to the former president, who in turn wrote a letter to the postmaster general asking for a camelia stamp. While the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee initially questioned the importance of a camellia stamp, they ultimately agreed, and expanded the issue to a block of four. In announcing the issue, the USPS said the Flowers block of four was created “at the request of President Carter.”
Other stamps in the set picture:
US #1876 pictures a deep red tea rose.
The dahlia stamp on US #1878 pictures what is believed to be a pink and white cactus type of dahlia.
The red spotted white lily on US #1879 is suspected to be an Oriental hybrid variety.
History the stamp represents: Camellias are evergreen flowering shrubs native to eastern and southern Asia, but they’re also commonly found in gardens in the United States. Around 3,000 cultivars (including hybrid species) are known today, with most known for their early flowering. They are some of the first flowers to bloom, with blossoms appearing in late winter.
Most camellia varieties are hardy down to United States Department of Agriculture Zone 7, meaning they can withstand winter temperatures down to 0 ºF. However, there are a select few that can also survive in Zone 6, withstanding winter temperatures down to -10 ºF. This has allowed camellias to thrive in all but the coldest regions of the United States. Camellias have large flowers that range in color from white to pink to red, although some yellow varieties exist in South China and Vietnam. Blossoms have five to nine petals arranged in single, semi-double, or double patterns.
In addition to their beauty, camellias are also known for their role in the tea industry. The leaves and buds of the variety Camellia sinensis have been used to make tea for thousands of years. It would be perfect to spend a cold winter morning drinking a hot cup of tea (made from camellias) while enjoying the view of the related flowers blooming in your backyard.
U.S. #1877
1981 18¢ Camellia
Flowers
- From the first set of commemoratives issued for the new 18¢ first-class rate
- Created “at the request of President Carter”
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Flowers
Value: 18¢; first-class postage rate
First Day of Issue: April 23, 1981
First Day City: Fort Valley, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 52,658,250
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Panes of 48 in sheets of 192
Perforations: 11
Why the stamp was issued: The block of four Flowers stamps were the first commemoratives issued at the new 18¢ first-class rate that went into effect March 22, 1981.
About the stamp design: The Flowers block was the first stamp assignment for Lowell Nesbitt of New York City, who’s known for creating large-scale paintings of flowers. According to the USPS, the stamp images are “composite interpretations of several of his previous painting not representing specific species of flowers.” The flowers are largely pink and red, taking up most of the stamp space, all on a white background. The American Camellia Society identified the pink-edged, white flower camellia on US #1877 as the “Betty Sheffield Supreme.”
First Day City: The First Day Ceremony for the Flowers block was held at the headquarters of the American Camellia Society in Fort Valley, Georgia.
About the Flowers Stamps: These stamps are largely the result of campaigning by the American Camellia Society (ACS). The ACS had requested a stamp featuring their signature flower for several years. Some members of the group were friends of former President Jimmy Carter, who was living in Plains, Georgia, near their headquarters in Fort Valley. They appear to have passed their suggestion to the former president, who in turn wrote a letter to the postmaster general asking for a camelia stamp. While the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee initially questioned the importance of a camellia stamp, they ultimately agreed, and expanded the issue to a block of four. In announcing the issue, the USPS said the Flowers block of four was created “at the request of President Carter.”
Other stamps in the set picture:
US #1876 pictures a deep red tea rose.
The dahlia stamp on US #1878 pictures what is believed to be a pink and white cactus type of dahlia.
The red spotted white lily on US #1879 is suspected to be an Oriental hybrid variety.
History the stamp represents: Camellias are evergreen flowering shrubs native to eastern and southern Asia, but they’re also commonly found in gardens in the United States. Around 3,000 cultivars (including hybrid species) are known today, with most known for their early flowering. They are some of the first flowers to bloom, with blossoms appearing in late winter.
Most camellia varieties are hardy down to United States Department of Agriculture Zone 7, meaning they can withstand winter temperatures down to 0 ºF. However, there are a select few that can also survive in Zone 6, withstanding winter temperatures down to -10 ºF. This has allowed camellias to thrive in all but the coldest regions of the United States. Camellias have large flowers that range in color from white to pink to red, although some yellow varieties exist in South China and Vietnam. Blossoms have five to nine petals arranged in single, semi-double, or double patterns.
In addition to their beauty, camellias are also known for their role in the tea industry. The leaves and buds of the variety Camellia sinensis have been used to make tea for thousands of years. It would be perfect to spend a cold winter morning drinking a hot cup of tea (made from camellias) while enjoying the view of the related flowers blooming in your backyard.