Friday, November 5, 2010

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