Caption
This 20-cent multicolored stamp was part of a 50-stamp sheet featuring the official bird and flower of each state. The Virginia stamp beautifully illustrates the Northern Cardinal perched on a branch of the flowering dogwood.
Number
1998
Prompt
The Cardinal could turn its head and let out a silent chirp. A gentle breeze could cause the dogwood blossoms and leaves to sway slightly. The petals of one of the dogwood flowers could slowly open.