| MONTH | NAMED AFTER | BIRTHSTONE | FLOWER |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Janus, Roman god of doors and gates | Garnet | Carnation, Snowdrop |
| February | Februa, Roman period of purification | Amethyst | Primrose, Violet |
| March | Mars, Roman god of war | Bloodstone, or Aquamarine | Jonquil, Violet |
| April | Aperire, Latin 'to open' | Diamond | Daisy, Sweet Pea |
| May | Maia, Roman goddess of spring and growth | Emerald | Hawthorn, Lily of the Valley |
| June | Juno, Roman goddess of marriage | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite | Honeysuckle, Rose |
| July | Julius Ceaser | Ruby | Larkspur, Water Lily |
| August | Augustus, first emperor of Rome | Sardonyx, Peridot | Gladiolus, Poppy |
| September | septem, Latin 'seven' | Sapphire | Aster, Morning Glory |
| October | octo, Latin 'eight' | Opal , Toumaline | Calendula, Cosmos |
| November | novern, Latin 'nine' | Topaz | Chrysanthemum |
| December | decem, Latin 'ten' | Turquoise, Zircon | Holly, Narcissus, Poinsettia |
(These combinations are widely recognised in North America and the United Kingdom)