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| Month | Flower | Modern Birthstone |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation | garnet |
| February | Iris | amethyst |
| March | Daffodil | aquamarine |
| April | Daisy | diamond |
| May | Lily-of-the-Valley | emerald |
| June | Rose | moonstone or alexandrite |
| July | Sunflower | ruby |
| August | Gladiolus | peridot |
| September | Aster | sapphire |
| October | Snapdragon | opal or tourmaline |
| November | Chrysanthemum | topaz or citrine |
| December | Orchid | turquoise or blue topaz or tanzanite |
Sources: FTD.com - Flowers of the Months: http://www.ftd.com/350/content/resources/monthly_flowers.epl, visited 2/3/03; International Colored Gemstone Association - Birthstones: http://www.gemstone.org/gem-o-rama/gem-o-rama_birth.html, visited 2/3/03
Disclaimer:
While the Library has verified the information presented in these files in what it considers to be reliable and authoritative sources, it cannot take responsibility for nor guarantee the accuracy of the information presented.