“Postage stamps are miniature works of art designed to reflect the American experience,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for the Postal Service.

“It is our hope that these stamps bring further awareness to the plight of this beautiful animal.”

The new Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms stamps are designed for special occasions

These charming stamps feature a tableau of brilliantly colored, abstract flowers rendered in ink and gouache paint.

Gouache is known for its lustrous color. The artist used it to create the vivid hues of red, yellow, purple, pink, green, and blue in this floral illustration.

The Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms stamps are perfect for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and any other celebrations of life's singular moments.

Stamps Celebrate Hummingbirds’ Vital Role in Spring and Summer Gardens

The bloom of spring flowers brings joy to gardeners and non-gardeners alike after a long winter.

Gardens provide joy, sustenance, and a sense of purpose to those who tend them. They also give birds, plants, and animals a refuge and the resources they need to survive.

With the release of the Garden Delights stamps, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the flora and fauna of America’s spring and summer gardens.

A stamp that honors the high lonesome sound is dedicated at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame

“Like Bluegrass, the Postal Service finds inspiration in our nation’s history — which is why we are so proud of the role we play in portraying the American experience,” said Steven W. Monteith, Postal Service chief customer and marketing officer and executive vice president.

“Bluegrass music is a legacy that can make us all proud, whether we’re a musician or a fan. And it is a legacy we are proud to recognize with this stamp.”

Before you go... here is a positive story on the Postal Service's latest modernization efforts in Grand Forks, ND.

And finally... check out this podcast on the Postal Regulatory Commission and it's recent annual report covering the Postal Service Reform Act.

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