Despite Singapore's modern skyline and urban landscape, there is still an abundance of flora and fauna in our midst.

Encouraged by the deliberate efforts of the government to create a clean and green environment and nurtured by Singapore's warm tropical climate, trees, plants and flowers grow healthily throughout the year, providing a refreshing contrast of greenery and colour to the urbanized environment.

There are over one hundred types of wildflowers in Singapore. From grasses to touch-me-nots, these wild flora grow spontaneously in our parks and gardens and along our highways and pavements.

In this issue, 4 types of common wildflowers are depicted. The splendour and charm of these flowers are beautifully illustrated by the artist. The large purplish, funnel-shaped petals of the Railway Creeper commonly known as the Morning Glory, is depicted on the 30¢ stamp. On the 75¢ stamp is the Asystasia, an attractive flower with colour that varies from pure white, yellow white with traces of pink, pale violet to dark violet.

Featured on the $1 stamp is the Singapore Rhododendron, a common shrub distinguished by its large and showy flowers. Coat Buttons, a creeping plant from the sunflower family is beautifully depicted on the $2 stamp.

This enchanting stamp issue will be released on 16 November 1991 to coincide with the opening of PHILANIPPON '91 world stamp exhibition in Tokyo. To mark Singapore's participation in the Exhibition, a beautiful miniature sheet bearing the exhibition logo will also be released. A special exhibition cachet is another feature of this issue.

What makes this issue highly collectible is that the stamps, miniature sheets, first day covers, presentation packs and posters carry both English and Japanese text. The exhibition name in both languages is also printed on the selvedge of all stamp sheets. This is the first time ever that Singapore philatelic products are in English and a foreign language, making the issue another first in local philatelic history.

The charming floral theme of the stamp issue is carried through the ancillary products. The first day issue datestamp features an elegant outline of a flower. The vivid colours of flowers are similarly captured on the first day cover and presentation pack.

Two postcards will also be available for this issue. The cards feature 2 different close-up views of the Railway Creeper, in full bloom. Together with the stamps and the postmark carrying the same theme and design, they make a beautiful maxicard set irresistible to collectors and non-collectors alike. Tourists and those looking for unique postcards to send to friends and loved ones will find the cards attractive. Each card is sold for 30¢ without any stamp affixed and 80¢ with a 30¢ stamp affixed. Space has been provided on the obverse of the card for affixing a stamp before posting. There is also ample space on the reverse of the cards to pen short messages and greetings.