[PW] Birthstone and flower mismatch?

[Jeff Imparato]

Mere speculation, but it may have to do with an Irish person. "My Wild
Irish Rose" (written in 1899) and the Emerald Isle.

HTH,

Jeff




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Subject: [PW] Birthstone and flower mismatch?

Hi,

  In researching the meaning of an illustrated and embossed postcard
sent in 
1913, I see that the card, a 'Birthday Series,' portrays "The Wild Rose
and 
the Emerald."

   Googling along, I note that the Emerald is usually associated with
the 
month of May. BUT the Rose ('wild' not specified) seems linked to June.

   So what do we have here? Has the "matchup" of gemstone and flower
changed 
over the years, or was the card also meant to encompass May AND June?  
However, the standard flower for May is supposedly the Lily.

Thanks!

Allen
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