The Manitoba and British Columbia Floral Emblem stamps were issued on April 28, 1965.
Manitoba
The prairie crocus (Pulsatilla ludoviciana) was adopted as Manitoba's floral emblem in 1906. Manitoba was the first Prairie province to adopt a floral emblem after the prairie crocus was chosen in an informal vote in the province's schools. The prairie crocus is an early spring flower often seen pushing through the last prairie snow. The flower, which ranges from light lavender to bluish purple in colour, has an outer coating of hair to protect it from sudden changes in temperature.
Essay
National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
Schering Corporation
Chickering/Jackson
Overseas Mailers embellishments
Usages
Surface Letter to the US
Lethbridge to Port Orchard, Wash., May 25 1965
5 cents surface letter rate to the U.S.
Air Mail to Europe
Lachine to Lausanne, Switzerland, June 9, 1965
15 cents air mail letter rate to Europe
British Columbia
British Columbia's floral emblem, the Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), was adopted in 1956. The Pacific dogwood is a tree that grows from 6 to 18 metres high and flowers profusely in April and May with large white blossoms. The tree is also conspicuous in autumn with its clusters of bright red berries and brilliant foliage.
Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
Chickering/Jackson
Overseas Mailers embellishment
Schering Corporation
Usages
Domestic Surface Letter
Shediac to Ottawa, April 30, 1965
5 cents forward letter rate
Combination Covers
Canada Post Office announcement cover
Rosecraft generic cover used to mail publicity insert to Portugal
Canada Bank Note Company
