{"product_id":"2016-botanical-art-forever-stamps","title":"Botanical Art Stamp 2016 -","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ai-optimize-introduction\"\u003eBotanical art Stamps – Today, about 1,800 botanical gardens exist across the globe.  These can range from small specialty gardens to sprawling campuses that contain thousands of plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBotanical art has complemented gardening catalogs and magazines for over two centuries.  In 1784, David Landreth established the first mail order seed catalog.  His reputation grew and soon Landreth’s customers included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLandreth introduced the zinnia to the United States in 1798, followed by the first truly white potato, and then the tomato.  In 1832, he unveiled the nation’s first floral and horticultural magazine.  Following Landreth’s success, the 19th century saw an explosion of seed companies and catalogs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Industrial Age ushered in items of convenience and created more leisure time for many Americans.  Elaborate flower gardens came in trend, and seed catalog covers were the best place to showcase new varieties.  The W. Atlee Burpee Company was especially skilled in promoting new and improved seed varieties each year.  Beautifully executed cover art created desire for these new varieties, and sales soared. Other companies soon followed suit and many still prefer using cover art over photography today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValue:  \u003c\/b\u003eFirst-Class Mail Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIssued: \u003c\/b\u003e January 29, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst Day City:\u003c\/b\u003e  Atlanta, GA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType of Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e  Definitive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrinted by:\u003c\/b\u003e  Ashton Potter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e  Offset printing in booklet of 10 \u003cu\u003eOR\u003c\/u\u003e double-sided booklet of 20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Adhesive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity Printed:  \u003c\/b\u003e60,000,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2016 49¢ Botanical Art stamps feature 10 new designs based on illustrations from an American nursery catalog.  These catalogs were published between 1891 and 1912 and are part of the New York Botanical Garden’s Seed Catalog Collection – one of the largest and important collections in the U.S.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ai-optimize-39\"\u003eThese colorful issues feature eight types of flowers:  Corn lilies, tulips, dahlias, stocks, roses, Japanese irises, petunias, daffodils, and jonquils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree standard shipping with delivery typically within 3-8 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eOrder now to add classic botanical beauty to your correspondence or collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverStampsDeal","offers":[{"title":"100 Stamps 5 Books","offer_id":45558699622457,"sku":"ST16-A9-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Stamps 15 Books","offer_id":45558699655225,"sku":"ST16-A9-15","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Stamps 25 Books","offer_id":45558699687993,"sku":"ST16-A9-25","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Stamps 50 Books","offer_id":45558699720761,"sku":"ST16-A9-50","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 Stamps 250 Books","offer_id":45558699753529,"sku":"ST16-A9-250","price":850.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5095\/3273\/files\/AX1.webp?v=1772524208","url":"https:\/\/homeverr.com\/products\/2016-botanical-art-forever-stamps","provider":"Homeverr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}