Photo from the stamp:
History of the stamp:
In November 1958 the Postmaster-General announced that a new set of pictorial stamps would be issued progressively from July 1960.
This info is from:
http://stamps.nzpost.co.nz/new-zealand/1960/pictorials-part-1
Pictorials (Part 1)
In November 1958 the Postmaster-General announced that a new set of pictorial stamps would be issued progressively from July 1960.
Issue information
A public competition was held to obtain designs and
1,072 entries were received from 268 competitors. The values in
the new set from 1d to 8d were to comprise designs depicting native
flora. Due to a change in postage rates 2 1/2d, 5d and 7d
denomination stamps were added to this set after the initial stamps were
issued. The 1/2d value was designed by
Harrison and Sons Ltd, the 1d, 3d and 6d by G F Fuller, the 2d, 4d, 5d
and 8d by A G Mitchell, and the 2 1/2d and 7d by the Post Office. All
values were printed by Thomas De La Rue, with the exception of the
2 1/2d, 5d and 7d denominations which were printed by Harrison and
Sons.
Manuka - 1/2d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Manuka 'Leptospermum scoparium' also commonly called the tea tree, is a bushy shrub found in most parts of the country. The flowers are mostly white, appear in profusion and often almost hide the small reddish-green leaves. The woody fruit have five narrow slits through which the seeds escape.
Karaka - 1d
Issued: 1 September 1960
The karaka 'Corynocarpus laevigatus' is a tall tree of the coastal forest and also occurs in picturesque isolated groves casting a welcome shade on rocky foreshores. The dark green glossy leaves reach a length of over 15cm. Inconspicuous greenish flowers give rise to full clusters of richly coloured berries that ripen in strong summer sun.
Kowhai-ngutu-kaka - 2d
Issued: 11 July 1960
The name kowhai-ngutu-kaka shows that the Maori recognised the close relationship between this plant and the yellow kowhai, at the same time likening its flowers to the beak of a native parrot, the kaka. A soft woody shrub rarely exceeding 1.8 metres, the kaka beak 'Clianthus puniceus', as it is commonly known, has curved and pointed red flowers about 10 cm long.
Titoki - 2 1/2d
Issued: 1 November 1960
'Alectryon excelsus' is a handsome tree, sometimes called the New Zealand Ash. It can reach a height of 18 metres.
Kowhai - 3d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Generally regarded as New Zealand's national flower, the yellow kowhai 'Sophora microphylla' is easily grown and is widespread both in its native state and as an ornamental tree in gardens.
Puarangi - 4d
Issued: 11 July 1960
'Hibiscus trionum', the botanical name of the plant known to the Maori as puarangi, is the smaller of the two New Zealand hibiscus. It belongs to the northern frost-free part of the country and can now be seen only in remote places and on some off-shore islands.
Matua Tikumu - 5d
Issued: 14 May 1962
Commonly known as the Mountain Daisy, there are many varieties found in the mountain distrcts of both North and South Islands. The leaves are covered with a velvety coating of fine hairs and the flower rays are white and daisy-like, being up to 100mm in diameter.
Pikiarero - 6d
Issued: 1 September 1960
In most lowland forest areas of New Zealand spring is heralded by the flowering of the climber now called 'Clematis paniculata' but formerly known as 'Clematis indivisa'. The white blooms, more than 50mm across are borne in masses when the vines reach the full light of the tree tops or the forest edge.
Koromiko - 7d
Issued: 16 March 1966
Koromiko or 'Hebe salicifolia' is a native shrub of which there are seven main species.
Rata - 8d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Rata 'Metrosideros robusta' (northern variety) or 'Metrosideros umbellata' (southern variety) , like Manuka, belongs to the myrtle family. The vines affix themselves to tree trunks and rocks by short roots from the stems. The flowers are conspicuous because of the bunched stamens, which in this species are 25mm long, reddish-orange and tipped with yellow pollen when freshly opened. Flowering amongst the tree tops or in roundish clumps in partly-cleared country, the rata provides a splash of colour in winter.
Manuka - 1/2d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Manuka 'Leptospermum scoparium' also commonly called the tea tree, is a bushy shrub found in most parts of the country. The flowers are mostly white, appear in profusion and often almost hide the small reddish-green leaves. The woody fruit have five narrow slits through which the seeds escape.
Karaka - 1d
Issued: 1 September 1960
The karaka 'Corynocarpus laevigatus' is a tall tree of the coastal forest and also occurs in picturesque isolated groves casting a welcome shade on rocky foreshores. The dark green glossy leaves reach a length of over 15cm. Inconspicuous greenish flowers give rise to full clusters of richly coloured berries that ripen in strong summer sun.
Kowhai-ngutu-kaka - 2d
Issued: 11 July 1960
The name kowhai-ngutu-kaka shows that the Maori recognised the close relationship between this plant and the yellow kowhai, at the same time likening its flowers to the beak of a native parrot, the kaka. A soft woody shrub rarely exceeding 1.8 metres, the kaka beak 'Clianthus puniceus', as it is commonly known, has curved and pointed red flowers about 10 cm long.
Titoki - 2 1/2d
Issued: 1 November 1960
'Alectryon excelsus' is a handsome tree, sometimes called the New Zealand Ash. It can reach a height of 18 metres.
Kowhai - 3d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Generally regarded as New Zealand's national flower, the yellow kowhai 'Sophora microphylla' is easily grown and is widespread both in its native state and as an ornamental tree in gardens.
Puarangi - 4d
Issued: 11 July 1960
'Hibiscus trionum', the botanical name of the plant known to the Maori as puarangi, is the smaller of the two New Zealand hibiscus. It belongs to the northern frost-free part of the country and can now be seen only in remote places and on some off-shore islands.
Matua Tikumu - 5d
Issued: 14 May 1962
Commonly known as the Mountain Daisy, there are many varieties found in the mountain distrcts of both North and South Islands. The leaves are covered with a velvety coating of fine hairs and the flower rays are white and daisy-like, being up to 100mm in diameter.
Pikiarero - 6d
Issued: 1 September 1960
In most lowland forest areas of New Zealand spring is heralded by the flowering of the climber now called 'Clematis paniculata' but formerly known as 'Clematis indivisa'. The white blooms, more than 50mm across are borne in masses when the vines reach the full light of the tree tops or the forest edge.
Koromiko - 7d
Issued: 16 March 1966
Koromiko or 'Hebe salicifolia' is a native shrub of which there are seven main species.
Rata - 8d
Issued: 1 September 1960
Rata 'Metrosideros robusta' (northern variety) or 'Metrosideros umbellata' (southern variety) , like Manuka, belongs to the myrtle family. The vines affix themselves to tree trunks and rocks by short roots from the stems. The flowers are conspicuous because of the bunched stamens, which in this species are 25mm long, reddish-orange and tipped with yellow pollen when freshly opened. Flowering amongst the tree tops or in roundish clumps in partly-cleared country, the rata provides a splash of colour in winter.
Technical information
| Date of Issue: | 11 July 1960 |
|---|---|
| Designers: | Harrison and Sons, G Fuller, A G Mitchell, New Zealand Post Office |
| Printers: | Harrison and Sons, England and Thomas De La Rue, England |
| Stamp Size: | 20mm x 24mm |
| Sheet Size: | 240 stamps per sheet; Booklets containing both 1/2d and 1d stamps, and 1d and 3d stamps |
| Process: | Photogravure |
| Perforation Gauge: | 14.5 x 14 |
| Paper Type: | De La Rue printings : Wiggins Teape 'Esparto', multiple NZ and star watermark; Later printings on chalk surfaced variety; Harrison printings : Guard Bridge chalk surfaced, multiple NZ and star watermark |
This info is from:
http://stamps.nzpost.co.nz/new-zealand/1960/pictorials-part-1
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