US #5735
2022 Daffodil – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures daffodils 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<... more
US #5735
2022 Daffodil – Snowy Beauty
- One of 10 stamps picturing flowers that bloom in cold weather
- Pictures daffodils 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: One of the most well-known early blooming flowers is the daffodil. Also known as narcissus or jonquil, these white and yellow (sometimes orange or pink) flowers appear in early spring. They have been around since at least the time of ancient Egypt, with their cultivation beginning to take off in the 16th century. Originally from Europe and Africa, today they are found in many countries around the world.
Narcissus is a genus in the amaryllis family and produces a single flower from each bulb (though there are some species that produce several smaller flowers). The blooms are arranged with a single floral tube in the center and six petals surrounding it. After the leaves and flowers die off, the bulb goes dormant until the following spring. It is said the scientific name Narcissus was taken from the Greek word for intoxicating, due to the strong scent of some varieties. Later on, the flowers were often compared to those of asphodel (sometimes affodell), which later evolved into “daffodil.”
To enjoy daffodils in your own garden, dry bulbs should be planted in late summer or fall. They tolerate full sun, but will also grow in partial shade. Simply bury the bulbs four to five inches deep, then wait. Come spring, they’ll grace your yard with beautiful showy blooms.
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