This commemorative stamp set celebrates the Iris, Jordan's national flower, featuring the rare Nazareth iris (Iris haynei) discovered in the Ajloun region in spring 2003. The set comprises five stamps and a souvenir sheet, along with an imperforate variant record. Each stamp showcases different close-up views of this distinctive flower, characterized by its dark, almost black petals with intricate spotted patterns and contrasting pale standards (upper petals). The Nazareth iris represents a significant botanical discovery for Jordan, as this species was previously unknown to exist in the kingdom. The stamps display various perspectives of the flower's unique coloration and texture, from detailed views of the heavily spotted falls (lower petals) to elegant portraits showing the complete bloom with its characteristic sword-like leaves. Designed by Syntax and printed by Oriental Press in Bahrain, this issue highlights Jordan's commitment to documenting and celebrating its natural heritage. The discovery of this rare iris species in Dibeen, Ajloun, marked an important addition to Jordan's flora catalog and reinforced the kingdom's botanical diversity.
تحتفل هذه المجموعة التذكارية بزهرة السوسن، الزهرة الوطنية للأردن، وتعرض نوع السوسن النادر المكتشف في منطقة عجلون في ربيع عام 2003. تتألف المجموعة من خمسة طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية، إضافة إلى نسخة غير مثقبة. يعرض كل طابع منظوراً مختلفاً لهذه الزهرة المميزة، التي تتميز ببتلاتها الداكنة المرقطة والأوراق العلوية الفاتحة اللون. يمثل سوسن الناصرة اكتشافاً نباتياً مهماً للأردن، حيث كان هذا النوع غير معروف الوجود في المملكة سابقاً. تظهر الطوابع مناظر متنوعة للزهرة، من التفاصيل الدقيقة للبتلات المرقطة إلى صور كاملة للزهرة مع أوراقها الخضراء الطويلة. صمم هذا الإصدار شركة Syntax وطبعته المطبعة الشرقية في البحرين، ويسلط الضوء على التزام الأردن بتوثيق والاحتفال بتراثه الطبيعي.
| JS#: | P2004-05.01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796a |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Close-up view of a Nazareth iris showing the intricate spotted and striped patterns on the dark purple-brown petals with white standards visible above. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.02 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796b |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Detailed perspective of the Nazareth iris focusing on the heavily textured and spotted dark petals with their distinctive mottled patterns. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.03 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796c |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Elegant portrait of a Nazareth iris bloom highlighting the contrast between the pale, feathery white standards and the dark, patterned lower petals. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.04 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796d |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Intimate view of the Nazareth iris displaying the complex spotted and veined texture of the dark petals against a soft background. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.05 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796e |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Dramatic close-up of the Nazareth iris emphasizing the deep, almost black coloration and intricate spotted patterns of the falls. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.SS01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | 1796f |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Complete view of a Nazareth iris flower showing the full bloom with its characteristic dark spotted petals, white standards, and green sword-like leaves. |
| JS#: | P2004-05.06v01 |
| SG#: | MS2076 |
| SC#: | 1796 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf, 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 29-Dec-2004 |
| Description: |
Souvenir sheet featuring all six stamp designs of the Nazareth iris, displaying the complete range of perspectives from detailed close-ups to full flower portraits. |
| Notes: | mini-sheet of 6 |