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.

Essays

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

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.

Essays

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

First Day Covers












Canada Bank Note Company






Chickering/Jackson




Overseas Mailers











Schering Corporation


English cachet


French cachet

Usages

Domestic Forward Letter


Campbell River to Qualicum, March 17. 1966
5 cents forward letter rate + 35 cents registration fee

Halifax to Aylmer, May 4, 1966

5 cents forward letter rate

1965 Prince Edward Island

Although Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) hosted the Charlottetown Conference and participated in the Quebec City Conference in 1864, the island did attend the London Conference (1865). Fearing a loss of its autonomy, P.E.I. did not join Confederation with New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the Province of Canada in 1867.
However, debts incurred in building an island railway, pressure from the British government and promises from the government of Canada, prompted P.E.I. to join Confederation in 1873, making it Canada's seventh province.























The Prince Edward Island floral emblem stamp was issued on July 21, 1965.





Prince Edward Island's floral emblem, the lady's slipper (Cypripedium acaule), which was adopted in 1947, is a species of orchid. It takes its name from the shape of its petals, which form a pouch somewhat like a slipper. Bees tumble into the pouch and, in their efforts to scramble out, brush against the male and female flower parts, thus pollinating the flowers. The lady's slipper grows in shady and moist woodlands and blooms in late May and June.

Essays

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

First Day Covers

Canada Post Office Announcement Cover


Rosecraft generic cachet used to mail Prince Edward Island floral stamp information go Portugal.

















Chickering/Jackson




Overseas Mailers embellishment




Schering Corporation




Canada Bank Note Company







Usages


Military Mail


5 cents Forces Air Letter rate
St. Eustache to RCAF # 4 Wing c/o CAPO 5056 ( NATO forces Germany), October 18, 1965
#4 Wing was stationed in Baden-Soellingen


CFPO 107 (Baden-Soellingen) General Delivery receiver, October 22, 1965