{"product_id":"forever-stamps-2022-tulips-nature-series-first-class-postage","title":"Forever Stamps 2022 Tulips – Nature Series, First-Class Postage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Day of Issue:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch 24, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Day City:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMount Vernon, Washington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted by:  \u003c\/strong\u003eBanknote Corporation of America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOffset, Microprint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePanes of 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the stamp was issued:  Designed as an elegant stamp option for wedding RSVP envelopes but suitable for any one-ounce, first-class mail letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the stamp design:  Features a digital photograph capturing a cluster of overlapping red, orange, yellow, purple, and white tulips against a white background. Digital photography by Harold Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Day City:  While there was no official First Day of Issue Ceremony for this stamp, the First Day of Issue postmark originated from Mount Vernon, Washington, home to the renowned Skagit Valley Tulip Festival held annually in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory the stamp represents:  Tulips symbolize the arrival of warmer weather and add vibrant colors to gardens or backyards. They emerge in early spring following the bloom of species like snowdrops and crocuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardening advice, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a valuable resource, offering guidance on planting times, soil types, and more. To create a tulip display, the first step is planting bulbs in early autumn before the ground freezes. Plant bulbs soon after purchase, as they don’t store like seed packets. Bulbs should be planted in well-draining soil, four to six inches apart, with each hole six to eight inches deep, roughly three times the bulb’s height. Once planted, tulips require minimal attention, allowing them to blossom in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the garden, tulips can enhance indoor spaces when cut and placed in a vase. For optimal longevity, make diagonal cuts and keep them in cool, fresh water. This simple practice extends their lifespan, enabling you to enjoy the beauty of your garden both indoors and outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"100 Stamps (5 Sheets)","offer_id":53740251414846,"sku":"ST22-A1-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 Stamps (15 Sheets)","offer_id":53740251447614,"sku":"ST22-A1-15","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Stamps (25 Sheets)","offer_id":53740251480382,"sku":"ST22-A1-25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 Stamps (50 Sheets)","offer_id":53740251513150,"sku":"ST22-A1-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 Stamps (250 Sheets)","offer_id":53740251545918,"sku":"ST22-A1-250","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/0399\/5454\/files\/FA5865E5-A0BF-AE24-16F5-CA48E43AAE85-1-1-800x800.webp?v=1781280686","url":"https:\/\/karmamindset.com\/products\/forever-stamps-2022-tulips-nature-series-first-class-postage","provider":"Karma Mindset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}