Postal History Corner

1966 Alberta and Saskatchewan Floral Emblems
On September 1, 1905, Alberta and its neighbour Saskatchewan entered Confederation.

The Alberta and Saskatchewan floral emblem stamps were issued on January 19, 1966.

Alberta

The wild rose (Rosa acicularis), also known as the prickly rose, became Alberta's floral emblem in 1930. It is the most widely distributed native rose in Canada, ranging from Quebec to British Columbia. Chosen as the provincial floral emblem by the school children of Alberta, the wild rose is popular for both its colour and fragrance. Its scarlet berries are a valuable source of winter food for birds.

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National Archives of Canada

First Day Covers

Chickering/Jackson

Overseas Mailers

Schering Corporation

English Cachet

French cachet

Cachet Craft : Ken Boll

United Air Lines

Usages

Surface Letter to the U.S.

Ottawa to Peoria, January 25, 1966

International Air Mail

St. Adele Nord to Rheinfelden, Switzerland, February 12, 1966
15 cents air mail rate to Europe

1966 Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's floral emblem, the western red lily (Lilium philadelphicum L. var. andi num), was adopted in 1941. The flower, a protected species, grows in moist meadows and semi-wooded areas. It stands out brilliantly with its flaming red blossoms against a natural green background.

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