{"product_id":"global-forever-stamps-2020-chrysanthemum-floral-collection-international-rate","title":"Chrysanthemum 2020 Global Forever Stamps — International Rate, Pane of 10","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIssue facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssue Date: April 24, 2020\u003cbr\u003eFirst Day City: Burlingame, CA\u003cbr\u003ePrinted by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.\u003cbr\u003ePrinting Method: Offset, Microprint\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Pane of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemums — mums — are the most commercially grown flower in the United States and go by a second name here: Queen of Fall Flowers. Given how widely they are cultivated worldwide, and how much meaning different cultures attach to them, they were a sensible choice for a stamp meant to cross borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA long history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivation began in China around the 15th century BC. From there the plant reached Japan and eventually everywhere else; by 1630 more than 500 varieties were recorded. In Japan the chrysanthemum signifies happiness, immortality and the sun, and it is the emblem of the imperial family — hence the Chrysanthemum Throne. In the United States it is mostly a fall decorating staple, available in a wide color range and tolerant of cold that finishes off other flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot only decorative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome species are eaten. Certain flowers are dried for tea, and the leaves can be sautéed or added to soups — most commonly in Chinese and Japanese cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forever Stamp Center","offers":[{"title":"100 Stamps (10 Sheets)","offer_id":47100610543815,"sku":"ST20-34S-10","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Stamps (25 Sheets)","offer_id":47100610576583,"sku":"ST20-34S-25","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Stamps (50 Sheets)","offer_id":47100610609351,"sku":"ST20-34S-50","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6250\/4647\/files\/141ED549-F440-2111-D846-D219CA5CCB9F-1-1-800x800_779c91dc-d1f8-4443-8a28-93033a8e07c6.jpg?v=1788603937","url":"https:\/\/www.foreverstampcenter.com\/products\/global-forever-stamps-2020-chrysanthemum-floral-collection-international-rate","provider":"center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}