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Texas Bluebonnet
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL FLOWER SINCE 1901
Our State flower's named for its hue
It's really a beautiful shade of blue
It's one of our favorites, we must admit
That's why in Texas we love the bluebonnet !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The Beanie
Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: Also known as the buffalo
clover, the bluebonnet was named for its
resemblance to a woman's sunbonnet !
STATE SCENTS: The bluebonnet blooms in
early spring throughout central and southern Texas !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.tx.us
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Dallas
Gift Show Debut
June 24-27. 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 7/5/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Pennsylvania
Mountain Laurel
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1933
The Pennsylvania mountain laurel
Our first choice for all things floral
Beautiful bloom so bright and pink
Simply the best, what do you think?
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The mountain laurel is also
known as the calico bush and the spoonwood !
STATE SCENTS: In mid June you will find the
mountain laurel in full bloom in the
Pennsylvania woodlands!
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.pa.us
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Philadelphia
Gift Show Debut
July 9-12. 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 7/9/05
Pittsburgh Gift
Show
August 6-9, 2005
Retired
12/29/05 |
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Georgia
Cherokee Rose
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1916
They say I grew from mothers' tears
That's been the tale for many years
I'm bright and sunny and you'll see
The Georgia rose called Cherokee
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: This very fragrant flower
originally came from China !
STATE SCENTS: If the weather is favorable,
the Cherokee rose will bloom twice a year; in
the spring and the fall !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.ga.us
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Atlanta
Gift Show Debut
July 15-19. 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 7/15/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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California Poppy
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1903
I wake up with the morning sun
And close again when day is done
In California, blooming bright
Our poppy is such a delight !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The poppy comes in a variety of
colors; most notable are red, white and yellow !
STATE SCENTS: Also known as the flame
flower or copa de oro (cup of gold), the
California poppy is celebrated statewide on
April 6th !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.ca.us
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California
Gift Show Debut
July 22-25. 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 7/22/05
San Francisco Gift
Show
August 6-10, 2005
Retired
12/29/05 |
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Illinois Violet
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1908
The state of Illinois agrees
This pretty flower's sure to please
It's simple beauty you can't forget
That's why we love the violet !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: Some violets are edible; often
covered with sugar and used as cake decoration !
STATE SCENTS: In 1907, Illinois school
children voted and selected the violet to be
the official state flower !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.il.us
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Chicago
Gift Show Debut
July 23-26. 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 7/23/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Ontario White
Trillium
(Canada)
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1937
I bloom when robins first arrive
It feels so good to be alive
My flower's white, but don't you blink
Because it may soon turn to pink ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
Provincial Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: After the white trillium blooms,
the blossom is followed by red berries
that ripen to a blue-black color.
BLOOMING BIO: The white trillium blooms
in woodland areas of Ontario in the spring !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.gov.on.ca
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Toronto
International Gift Fair
August 5-8, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/5/05
Retired 8/26/05 |
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Kansas Sunflower
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1903
This simple, bright, and happy bloom
Is sure to take away the gloom
That's why in Kansas we all say
The sunflower is here to stay ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The sunflower has been
cultivated for many uses including
food, hair oil, dye, and soap making !
STATE SCENTS: There are eleven
different species of sunflower !
documented in Kansas !
Want to learn more ?
Visit
www.state.ks.us
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Kansas
City Gift Show
August 6-9, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/6/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Minnesota
Lady's-slipper
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1902
In Minnesota you will see
Our state flower grows tall and free
Lady's-slipper of pink and white
Blooms brightly in the summer light ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: Lady's-slippers take up
to 16 years to produce flowers !
STATE SCENTS: Since 1925, the rare pink
and white lady's slipper has been
protected by state law !
Want to learn more ?
Visit
www.state.mn.us
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Minneapolis
City Gift Show
August 13-16, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/13/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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New York Rose
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL FLOWER SINCE 1955
The sweetest scent, the softest touch
This flower that we love so much
We wrote this very special prose
In honor of the New York rose ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: There are over
150 species and more than
20.000 hybrids of roses available !
STATE SCENTS: Since 1955, the rose
in all its variations became the
official state flower of New York !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.ny.us
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New
York Gift Show
August 14-18, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/14/05
Retired
12/29/05 |
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Alberta Wild Rose
(Canada)
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL FLOWER SINCE 1930
A rose is just a rose, you see
Or is it? Take a look at me
My flower opens to the sun
I am a rose - but much more fun !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
Provincial Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The wild rose's blooms
vary from pale to deep pink and blossom
in June and July !
BLOOMING BIO: The wild rose is
very common throughout the
province of Alberta !
Visit gov.ab.ca
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Alberta
City Gift Show (Canada)
August 14-17, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/14/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Ohio Scarlet
Carnation
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL FLOWER SINCE 1904
This fragrant flower's great to wear
As a corsage or boutonnière
The prettiest flower in creation
Ohio loves the scarlet carnation ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: Carnations are very
easy to grow and their blooms
last a long time !
STATE SCENTS: The scarlet carnation was
the favorite flower of Ohio born U.S.
President William McKinley !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.oh.us
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Columbus Gift Mart (Ohio)
August 20-22, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/20/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Colorado
Columbine
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL FLOWER SINCE
1899
In Latin, Columbine means "dove"
A flower everyone will love
Wait till I open, then you'll see
How beautiful this dove can be ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The Rocky Mountain
columbine is a very fragile
and delicate flower !
STATE SCENTS: In Colorado, it's
unlawful to pick the columbine on
private land without the owner's consent !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.co.us
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Denver
Gift Show
August 27-30, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/27/05
Retired 10/21/05 |
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Washington
Rhododendron
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1892
In eighteen hundred ninety-two
This flower made its grand debut
As symbol of Washington State
We think our "rhodie" is first rate ! (Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: Coast rhododendron is native
along the Pacific coast from northern
California to British Columbia !
STATE SCENTS: The coast rhododendron
was entered in a floral exhibit at the 1893
World's Fair in Chicago !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.wa.us
www.ty.com
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Seatlle
Gift Show
August 27-31, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/27/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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Quebec Iris
Versicolor
(Canada)
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1999
My purple flowers have some flair
With streaks of yellow everywhere
Out in a marsh is where I'll be
If you should come and visit me !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
Provincial Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The iris versicolor or
blue flag iris is native to swamps,
wetlands, and along stream banks and shores !
BLOOMING BIO: The iris versicolor
replaced the Madonna lily as Quebec's
provincial flower in 1999 !
Want to learn more ?
Visit gouv.qc.ca
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Montreal
Gift Show
August 28-31, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 8/28/05
Retired 1/27/06 |
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Massachusetts
Mayflower
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(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1918
I grow around the
towering pines
Small flowers on long, trailing vines
Five simple petals, soft, and white
Are Massachusetts' spring delight !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
State Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The mayflower is also
known as the gravel plant, trailing-arbutus
or the ground laurel !
STATE SCENTS: The mayflower blooms in
the sandy soil of Massachusetts from
March to May !
Want to learn more ?
Visit www.state.ma.us
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Boston
Gift Show
September 10-13, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 9/10/05
Retired 12/29/05 |
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British Columbia
Pacific Dogwood
(Canada) |
(Printed
Inside right in hang tag)
OFFICIAL
FLOWER SINCE 1956
Pacific dogwood is a tree
That really grows quite tall you see
With unique flowers; berries, too
No other simple bloom will do !
(Printed Inside
left in hang tag)
The
Beanie Babies Collection
Provincial Exclusive Series
FRAGRANT FACT: The Pacific dogwood is
a tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall !
BLOOMING BIO: The Pacific dogwood grows
in the western part of the province,
mainly near streams !
Visit gov.bc.ca
www.ty.com
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Vancouver
Gift Show
September 11-13, 2005
Silent intro on Ty's site 9/11/05
Retired 1/27/06 |
