Gene Jarvis: Hibiscus

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1978
Image Size: 9.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 12.75 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen and Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

The Hibiscus, often called the "Rose of China," is believed to have been originally sent by Chinese mandarins to Europe in the 1700s. Today, plant explorations throughout the South Pacific have turned up several ancestral native Hibiscus that are believed to have been crossed with varieties carried to the islands by traders, explorers, and inter-islands travelers. From these islands, there are many varieties; usually having showy pink, red, or orange flowers with prominent yellow stamens and red stigmas. Hibiscus shrubs bloom practically the entire year, best after heavy rains. The flowers of most varieties open early in the morning, and die after closing near sunset. The women use the flowers for adornment and fashion them into necklaces to be presented to visitors upon arrival.

This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Fiji 21st Anniversary Hibiscus Festival stamps issued August 27, 1977.

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