China FDC on "Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum"

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China


Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum

Date of Issue : 18 October 2010

(Top FDC)
4-1 : Plum Blossom
Plum Blossom is a deciduous arbor with a purple-brown trunk. The flowers emerge before the leaves, emitting a pleasant fragrance against the winter chill.

(2nd FDC)
4-2 : Orchid
Orchid is a perennial herb with graceful leaves, elegant flowers and lingering aroma

(3rd FDC)
4-3 : Bamboo
Bamboo is an evergreen shallow-rooted shrub with straight stalks.

(4th FDC)
4-4 : Chrysanthemum
Bright in colour and elegant in shape, Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb with good resistance to cold.

Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum are collectively dubbed "Four Gentlemen" in China, because of their respective lofty, elegant, faithful and noble characters.