First of all, let's learn about the top ten flowers in China.
The top ten famous flowers in China are:
Plum blossom-the best flower
The King of Flowers-Peony Flower
Shuang Ling bloom-Chrysanthemum
The Flower of a Gentleman-Orchid
The Queen of Flowers-Chinese Rose
Colorful azaleas
A beautiful camellia
Lotus in water
Ten Miles of Fragrance-Osmanthus fragrans
Ling Boxian-Narcissus
These ten kinds of precious and beautiful local famous flowers contain different levels of spiritual and cultural heritage in China, and have profound and strong historical connotations. Each of them is unique in the flower industry, marking the extraordinary significance of traditional culture in China.
Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, one of the four gentlemen among flowers (Mei Zhu Lan Ju) and one of the four cut flowers in the world (chrysanthemum, rose, carnation and gladiolus). Because chrysanthemums are cold and proud of snow, there is Tao Yuanming's famous sentence, "Pick chrysanthemums under the east fence and see Nanshan leisurely." People in China have the custom of enjoying chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival. Tang Meng's "Passing the Old Village": "Wait until Shan Ye Holiday, I will come back in the chrysanthemum season." In ancient myths and legends, chrysanthemums are also endowed with the meaning of good luck and longevity. 1960, China post issued 18 special sets of 44 chrysanthemums.
Special 44 chrysanthemum
Peony is a unique woody flower in China and also the national flower of China. Its flowers are colorful, elegant, dignified, fragrant and varied. Known as "national color and fragrance" and "king of flowers". For a long time, it has been regarded as a symbol of wealth, good luck and prosperity, and is deeply loved by people. China Post issued a set of 15 peony special stamps and a sheetlet in 1964.
Te 6 1 peony
Camellia is a specialty of Yunnan, and it is said that Camellia in Yunnan is the best in the world. There is also a record that "flowers bloom in central Yunnan, the Central Plains is unprecedented, and there are tens of thousands of camellia, reflecting the sun like brocade". 1979 China Post issued a set of T.37 "Camellia yunnanensis" special stamps, with a total of ten stamps.
T.37 camellia yunnanensis
Lotus is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China, which has been nicknamed "quiet friend" and "quiet guest" since ancient times. Lotus has been cultivated in China for at least 3000 years, which is recorded in The Book of Songs and Lisao. People in China often use it as a metaphor for honest character and faithful love. China Post issued a set of four T.54 "Lotus" special stamps and a sheetlet on 1980.
T.54 Lianhua
Rose originated in China, and was cultivated as early as the Han Dynasty and since the Tang and Song Dynasties. Scholars have always left many poems praising the Chinese rose, which is known as the "queen of flowers". 1984, China Post issued a set of 6 T.93 "Rose" special stamps.
T.93 rose
Plum blossom is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China, which has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. Its branches are beautiful, its colors are beautiful, it is proud of snow and frost, and its fragrance is overflowing. Its spirit, posture, color, posture and fragrance are excellent, and it is also called "three friends of cold age" with Songzhu; Together with pine, bamboo and chrysanthemum, they became the "Four Gentlemen" and were deeply loved by the people of China. On 1985, China Post issued a set of six special stamps of T. 103 "Plum Blossom".
T. 103 plum blossom
"Mo Jingchun does not return to agriculture, and a fragrance is enough to press thousands of reds." Orchid is a valuable ornamental plant, with a fragrant smell, rich aroma, elegant posture and refined fragrance. Known as a "gentleman in flowers", it has always been loved by people. Some people like to compare themselves with orchids and regard orchids as a portrayal of their own personality. 1988, China Post issued T. 129 "China orchids" special stamps, a set of four sheetlets.
T. 129 orchids in China
Narcissus is the most important winter flower to decorate New Year's Day and Spring Festival. Known as "Ling Boxian". Its green leaves are like ribbons, flowers are like arms, and the taste is refreshing. On 1990, China Post issued a set of four special stamps T. 147 "Narcissus".
T. 147 daffodils
"Shu once smelled Zigui birds, and Xuancheng once saw azaleas. One is called, one is ileum, the other is broken, and I remember it on March 3. " This famous poem was written by Li Bai. Beautiful azaleas always shine in Shan Ye and are decorated in gardens, which have won people's favor since ancient times. 199 1 year, China Post issued T. 162 "Rhododendron" special stamps with a set of eight sheetlets.
T. 162 azalea
When it comes to osmanthus fragrans, many people will think of the story of Wu Gang's felling of osmanthus, the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon and Yuegong. According to written records, the cultivation history of osmanthus trees in China has reached more than 2500 years. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, "Shan Hai Jing Nan Shan Jing" recorded "Dangshan has many osmanthus trees". It can be seen that osmanthus fragrans has been deeply loved by people since ancient times. China Post issued a set of four osmanthus special stamps on 1995/6.
1995-6 osmanthus fragrans
Open the album in winter and enjoy the classic China Top Ten Flower Stamps!