Friday, November 5, 2010

1965 Manitoba and British Columbia Floral Emblems

The provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia entered Confederation in 1870 and 1871 respectively.



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