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Flowers by Month |
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January:
Carnation
The birthday flower for January is the carnation. Carnations
are often worn on special occassion and have been traditionally
associated with showing love and gratitude.
BirthStone: Garnet
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February:
Iris
A showy flower plant in shades of cool blue and white.
Representing faith, wisdom, and hope, iris flowers are
a beautiful and meaningful gift for a February birthday.
BirthStone: Amethyst |
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March:Daffodil
One of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is
a symbol for rebirth and rejuvenation. Daffodils also
convey a message of chivalry, respect, or unrequited
love.
BirthStone: Aquamarine,
Bloodstone |
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April: Daisy
The month of April is represented by the daisy. Daisies
have long been associated with innocence. The large
vibrant blooms of the gerbera daisy are easily recognized
and have become a favorite among flower lovers.
BirthStone: Diamond |
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May:Lilly
The lily is May's birthday flower and can vary in colors.
The lily also has cultural signficance in much of the
world. The wonderfully fragrant and beautiful lily represents
purity.
BirthStone: Emerald |
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June: Rose
Easily one of the most well-known and recognized flowers,
the rose is the perfect choice for celebrating a June
birthday. Roses carry a meaning of love and appreciation.
BirthStone: Pearl |
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July: Delphinium
or Larkspur
July's flower, the larkspur, is associated with lightheartedness
and levity. Larkspurs can evoke the care-free days of
summer we remember from our youth.
Birthstone: Ruby |
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August: Gladiolus
The lovely gladiolus is the birthday flower for August.
These flowers are named after the sword of the gladiator,
and they carry a meaning of strength and sincerity.
BirthStone: Peridot
Sardonyx |
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September:
Aster
The September birthday flower is the aster, which is
often used to accent different types of mixed flower
arrangements. In addition to representing daintiness,
asters are also known as a symbol of love.
BirthStone: Sapphire |
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October:
Marigold
The golden colors of autumn are displayed by the marigold,
which makes them the ideal flower for October birthdays.
Marigolds have come to be associated with affection.
BirthStone: Opal |
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November:
Chrysanthemum
For the month of November, the chrysanthemum is the
traditional birthday flower. Chrysanthemums represent
cheerfulness due to the array of bright and vivid colors
in which they are available.
BirthStone: Topaz |
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December:
Poinsettia
The poinsettia is the December birthday flower. Poinsettias
traditionally symbolize success and good cheer and are
very popular flowering plants around the holidays.
BirthStone: Turquoise |
